Lake Erie visibility baseline used for a conservative planning estimate.
Canada
Deep Lake Erie wreck with an intact stern and cargo.
Deep Lake Erie wreck with an intact stern and cargo.
Boat-only offshore wreck; a local Lake Erie charter is the practical way to reach it and manage the dive plan.
Tradewind (Wreck) is a Lake Erie wreck dive south of Long Point for divers who like a deep, cold, well-preserved wooden hull with clear structure to read. The wreck sits upright with an intact stern, scattered cargo, fallen mast lines, and the wheel still centered, so the dive rewards deliberate navigation and good buoyancy. It is a charter-boat dive best planned for experienced divers who are comfortable with thermocline conditions and short, focused bottom time.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Deep cold-water wreck with a thermocline. Plan gas, exposure protection, and a disciplined ascent; this is not a casual sightseeing dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only with a Lake Erie charter.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep wreck profile with cargo, an intact wheel, and fallen masts. Best approached with a planned route and solid buoyancy around the stern and rigging.
Freediving
Not practical for freediving; the wreck sits in deep cold water and needs a boat plan.
Snorkeling
Not appropriate for snorkeling.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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Research Sources
Lake Erie visibility baseline used for a conservative planning estimate.
Charter-boat event page listing Tradewind among intended Lake Erie wreck dives.
Great Lakes seasonality reference used to frame a conservative best-season window.
Additional shipwreck-history source for the Lake Erie location and sinking context.
Lists the Long Point area location, depth, and advanced difficulty.
Describes the wreck as upright, stern-focused, and deep in Lake Erie.

Historic Lake Erie stone wreck reached by Erie-area charter.

Dean Richmond: advanced Lake Erie wreck with a turtled hull.

Lake Erie wreck dive reached by charter boat