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Shipwreck record showing the inverted hull, debris field, propeller, and penetration openings.
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Dean Richmond wreck
Dean Richmond: advanced Lake Erie wreck with a turtled hull.
A charter-only wreck dive with cold water, a turtled hull, and a large debris field, so the plan is lights, gas discipline, and weather-aware timing.
About Dean Richmond wreck
Dean Richmond is a deep Lake Erie wreck off Pennsylvania, best approached as an advanced charter dive. The inverted hull is largely intact, with a remaining propeller, a broad debris field, and a salvage opening that allows limited penetration. Expect cold water, low light, and a dive-light plan; visibility can be excellent but shifts quickly with weather.
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Research Estimate At Dean Richmond wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 9m
AccessChallenging entry effort
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Where Is Dean Richmond wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Dean Richmond wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
33.5m - 35.1m
Depth Note
Published wreck references place Dean Richmond around 110-115 ft, with the hull lying inverted and largely intact.
Typical Conditions
Visibility is commonly 20–60 ft; bottom temperatures are described as cold.
Safety & Access At Dean Richmond wreck
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibilityOverhead environmentCold water
Safety Notes
Bring lights, cold-water protection, and wreck skills. The hull has penetration openings, so gas planning and overhead-environment discipline matter.
Access Restrictions
Advanced certification and cold-water gear are required by the charter operation.
Legal Notes
Operator rules require cold-water gear and advanced certification, and the final site can change with weather and water conditions.
Local Intel For Dean Richmond wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep wreck at 115 ft with an intact inverted hull and a large debris field including zinc ingots; penetration is possible through an existing opening.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because the site is deep, cold, dark, and an overhead environment.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits too deep for practical surface snorkeling.
Recent Logged Visits At Dean Richmond wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Dean Richmond wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility9m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
