SS Edmund Fitzgerald
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Lake Superior, Canada
Water temp4°C / 39°F
Visibility160m / 525ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesTechnical
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth160 m
Avg depth160 m
Nearest airportYAM
Legendary wreckGrave siteUntouchable
Technical
The most famous Great Lakes wreck, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, lies in deep water and is a designated grave site. While it's beyond the reach of all but the most extreme technical divers, its story and legend are a huge part of the region's diving culture.
Features
A legendary 222m (729ft) ore freighter that sank in a storm in 1975. The wreck is at a depth of 160m and is a protected grave site. Diving is legally restricted and extremely dangerous, reserved for a few expedition-level divers.
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