Boat-charter trip sheet with drysuit, visibility, and marina support notes.
United States of America
Lake Erie wreck dive reached by charter boat
Lake Erie wreck dive reached by charter boat
The wreck is normally reached by boat charter rather than shore access.
John J Boland is a technical Lake Erie wreck dive reached by charter boat, with a starboard-side hull in cold water, a pronounced thermocline, and enough structure for separate bow and stern exploration. Plan on a deep Great Lakes wreck with lights, variable visibility, and occasional current rather than a casual sightseeing pass.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Bring dive lights, plan for a drysuit or equivalent cold-water protection, and expect cold bottom water plus possible current.
Access Restrictions
Boat charter only. Plan for technical wreck training, cold-water exposure protection, and a proper ascent plan.
Legal Notes
Charter and launch logistics govern access; follow operator briefings and local Lake Erie boating rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a technical Great Lakes wreck with enough structure for separate bow and stern exploration, plus limited penetration opportunities for properly trained divers. Lights are standard.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Boat-charter trip sheet with drysuit, visibility, and marina support notes.
Independent Lake Erie wreck-diving guide and charter-access context.
Photo/report page with wreck position, visibility, and bottom temperature.

Deep cold-water wreck dive on Betty Hedger.

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

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