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Dive Spot Guide•
Indiana Wreck
Historic Lake Erie stone wreck reached by Erie-area charter.
Advanced cold-water wreck dive with boat access, lights, and drysuit-level planning.
About Indiana Wreck
Indiana Wreck is a classic Lake Erie stone wreck and one of Erie's signature charter dives. The barquentine sits upright on the lake bottom with its cargo of paving stone still visible, a collapsed bow, downed masts, and anchors in the wreckage. This is an advanced cold-water charter dive rather than a casual shore excursion, and the day can hinge on weather and visibility. When the lake cooperates, divers get a classic Great Lakes wreck profile with dark water, lights, and plenty of structure to inspect.
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Research Estimate At Indiana Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is Indiana Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Indiana Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
27.4m
Depth Note
The wreck sits upright at about 90 ft, with the bow collapsed and the stone cargo still visible through the hatches.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater, dark structure, and weather-sensitive charter days; visibility is variable.
Safety & Access At Indiana Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold waterLow visibilityOverhead environmentWaves
Safety Notes
As a wreck dive at roughly 27 m, plan appropriate depth limits and gas management; treat enclosed areas as an overhead environment.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; cold-water gear, lights, and advanced wreck planning are expected.
Legal Notes
Historic wreck; do not remove artifacts or disturb the site.
Local Intel For Indiana Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wreck is upright and intact enough to make a rewarding structured tour: stone cargo, collapsed bow, downed masts, and visible anchors and rigging.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving because of the depth, cold water, and charter-only access.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep and too cold for surface-only visitation.
Recent Logged Visits At Indiana Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Indiana Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
