Local dive shop page with shore access, novice level, visibility, and silt notes.
Wee Hawk is a shallow Cardinal wreck with silt-sensitive visibility.
Wee Hawk is a shallow Cardinal wreck with silt-sensitive visibility.
Wee Hawk is a shallow Cardinal wreck in the St. Lawrence River, with shore access at the lock gate and a compact profile that makes it easy to study from the outside. It is best handled as an exterior wreck dive or training site, because the interior silts quickly and the structure is unstable and deceptive. Expect a short walk-in, cold freshwater, and conditions that depend more on trim, visibility, and local flow than on depth.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 6.7m
Depth Note
Very shallow river wreck with a short exterior profile; the interior silts easily, so penetration is a poor idea.
Best Season
late spring to summer
Typical Conditions
Very shallow freshwater wreck with calm surface water, silt-prone interior, and a narrow exterior-first profile.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Limit the dive to exterior exploration unless you have the training and conditions for anything more.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best treated as an exterior wreck dive unless properly trained for overhead environments.
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
Local dive shop page with shore access, novice level, visibility, and silt notes.
Tourism guide for Cardinal and the Wee Hawk access point.
Township tourism page covering Wee Hawk and Cardinal shipwreck diving.
Independent photography guide with shallow-water and visibility notes.
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