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St. Pete (Wreck)
St. Pete (Wreck) is a deep Lake Ontario schooner dive.
Local operator required
A Lake Ontario charter is the practical way to reach and safely time the wreck.
A boat dive on the St. Peter, a historic schooner in Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary northeast of Pultneyville.
About St. Pete (Wreck)
St. Pete (Wreck) is a boat-access Lake Ontario schooner dive northeast of Pultneyville. The St. Peter sits upright in cold freshwater at advanced depth, but it is still one of the sanctuary's most accessible wrecks for recreational boats. Expect a deep freshwater profile, a silty bottom, variable visibility, and weather-sensitive conditions that reward patient, skillful wreck diving with a local charter.
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Research Estimate At St. Pete (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 14m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is St. Pete (Wreck)?
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St. Pete (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35.7m
Depth Note
The schooner rests upright in about 117 feet of water northeast of Pultneyville, with deck and lower hull intact.
Best Season
Summer and early fall are the friendlier windows for open-water boat dives.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater wreck dive, visibility around 20-100 feet depending on the day, 40-73 F temperatures, and a silty lake bottom.
Safety & Access At St. Pete (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan the dive with a charter, watch the weather, and treat it as an advanced cold-water wreck dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only is the practical norm, and the dive should be planned around Lake Ontario weather and charter conditions.
Legal Notes
The wreck sits inside Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary and should be dived within sanctuary and charter rules.
Local Intel For St. Pete (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat dive for experienced wreck divers who are comfortable with roughly 35 m of freshwater depth, limited bottom time, and cold conditions.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth and cold-water profile make scuba with advanced skills the right fit.
Snorkeling
Not suitable as a snorkel site because the wreck is too deep and the water is too cold for surface viewing.
Wildlife at St. Pete (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At St. Pete (Wreck)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At St. Pete (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility14m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
