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County tourism page covering Lake Ontario shipwreck diving, season, and heritage notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
US Coast Guard Boat 56022
Cold-water Lake Ontario wreck with a zebra-mussel hull.
US Coast Guard Boat 56022 is a Lake Ontario wreck near Nine Mile Point. Expect a cold, boat-accessed wreck, a zebra-mussel-covered hull, and conditions that suit confident freshwater wreck divers.
About US Coast Guard Boat 56022
US Coast Guard Boat 56022 is a Lake Ontario wreck dive on a 56-foot former Coast Guard cable boat that sank in a storm near Nine Mile Point in 1977. The wreck now sits in cold freshwater with a hull that is heavily encrusted by zebra mussels, and it is typically dived by boat as an open-water wreck. Expect a historic Great Lakes site that rewards controlled buoyancy, simple navigation around the hull, and comfort in cold-water conditions.
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Research Estimate At US Coast Guard Boat 56022
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is US Coast Guard Boat 56022?
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US Coast Guard Boat 56022 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16.8m - 25.9m
Depth Note
The wreck is listed at 55-85 ft and sits nearly upright on its stern, with part of the hull buried.
Best Season
May through October, with late May through late summer the best window.
Typical Conditions
Cold freshwater wreck diving with a stern-first boat profile, zebra mussels, and weather-sensitive open-lake conditions.
Safety & Access At US Coast Guard Boat 56022
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold water
Safety Notes
Use a drysuit or thick thermal protection, and plan conservatively for cold-water open-lake conditions.
Legal Notes
Historic shipwreck sites are cultural heritage; take only photographs and do not remove artifacts.
Local Intel For US Coast Guard Boat 56022
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat wreck dive with drysuit-ready thermal protection is the normal setup, and the wreck profile is straightforward enough for newer wreck divers with good buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target because the cold water and boat access favor scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not a practical way to experience this wreck.
Wildlife at US Coast Guard Boat 56022
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At US Coast Guard Boat 56022
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At US Coast Guard Boat 56022
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
