Wreck depth, advanced rating, charter access, and hazard details.
Historic schooner wreck off Prince Edward County.
Historic schooner wreck off Prince Edward County.
Typical access is by charter from the Picton area; a local boat and site knowledge simplify the approach and weather window.
The Annie Falconer is a historic Lake Ontario schooner wreck with a broken stern, intact deck details, and a mud-bottom layout that makes for a rewarding charter dive. Expect cold freshwater, variable visibility, and a site that rewards good trim, careful buoyancy, and slow wreck exploration more than fast touring or casual sightseeing.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
23.5m - 24.5m
Depth Note
Reported at about 80 ft on a mud bottom.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, generally mild current, a mud bottom, and visibility that ranges from modest to very clear depending on the season.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch the bow-collapse warning, keep clear of old anchors and hardware, and expect reference points to disappear quickly in silted sections.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan around charter schedules, lake weather, and any site-preservation rules on the wreck.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as protected marine heritage: do not remove artifacts or touch the site, and follow local reporting or permit rules if you encounter anything significant.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a controlled wreck dive with solid thermal protection and careful buoyancy. The split stern, anchors, and deck details reward slow exploration.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; it is a deeper charter wreck with cold-water logistics.
Snorkeling
Not suited to snorkeling.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Wreck depth, advanced rating, charter access, and hazard details.
Freshwater fish habitat and zebra-mussel clarity context for Lake Ontario wrecks.
Charter and marina access context for the Picton wrecks.
Marine-heritage preservation and legal-context source.
General Prince Edward County wreck-condition context, including visibility and currents.
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