Trip report with depth and buoyed-access notes.
Cold-water ferry wreck off Kingston
Cold-water ferry wreck off Kingston
Wolfe Islander II (Wreck) is a cold-water ferry wreck off Kingston that rewards divers who want a compact artificial reef with obvious interior landmarks. The pilothouse and engine room are the signature stops, and the wreck sits in a charter-dive environment rather than a casual shore-access setting. Treat it as a serious boat dive with exposure protection, wreck discipline, and a plan for the day’s water conditions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
21.3m - 24.4m
Depth Note
Public references place the wreck around 70-80 ft, with the pilothouse and engine room as the main features.
Best Season
April to December; summer and early fall are the most comfortable windows.
Typical Conditions
Cold water; depth around 80 ft.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
This is described as a deep, cold-water wreck dive; plan exposure protection and ensure appropriate training for wreck penetration.
Access Restrictions
Use a charter or buoyed approach and keep wreck penetration within your training.
Legal Notes
The wreck is an intentional artificial reef and diving site, so charter guidance and wreck rules matter.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wreck dive to about 80 ft with the pilothouse and engine room as main attractions.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; this is a cold-water scuba wreck with penetration features.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is the draw, and the useful features are underwater.
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
Trip report with depth and buoyed-access notes.
Local dive-site list showing Wolfe Islander II as a boat ADV wreck.
Official shipwreck tourism page listing Wolfe Islander II and charter season context.
Regional tourism article on the ferry and its dive-site status.
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