Regional wreck guide with Brockville proximity and channel caution.
Robert Gaskin is a classic St. Lawrence wreck dive.
Robert Gaskin is a classic St. Lawrence wreck dive.
Robert Gaskin is a classic St. Lawrence wreck dive with an upright hull, a light silt bottom, and a tight relationship to river traffic. It is normally dived by boat, while shore access turns into a long, demanding swim that only works for very disciplined planning and gas management. The wreck itself usually has mild current and sheltered sections, but the nearby shipping lane and passing boats can change the feel fast. It suits intermediate wreck divers who are comfortable with moorings, silt control, and busy river conditions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16.8m - 21.3m
Depth Note
Reported depths cluster around 55-60 ft at the bow and 65-70 ft at the stern.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall, when water and charter logistics are more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Boat-first wreck dive with mild on-wreck current, light silt, and a busy shipping corridor nearby.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat the shore route as a long, air-heavy swim and keep clear of the channel; silt disturbance can quickly obscure the wreck.
Access Restrictions
Boat access preferred; shore access requires a long swim and strong navigation discipline.
Legal Notes
Stay clear of the shipping lane and follow local river traffic procedures.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best accessed by boat with a mooring line; shore diving is possible but only for disciplined, well-gassed divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site.
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
Regional wreck guide with Brockville proximity and channel caution.
Dive table with access, depth, visibility, current, and boat-traffic notes.
Community wreck page with mooring-line access and freshwater wildlife notes.
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