Charlotte Wreckeck

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Beginner/Intermediate

Old timber tugboat wreck, shore entry, freshwater, home to crayfish.

Shore Access
8m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the Charlotte Wreckeck, an old timber tugboat that sank on Halloween night of 1975. Divers access the site via a shore entry, crossing non-active railroad tracks, with limited parking available for about two vehicles. The wreck begins just after the pilings, specifically by following the middle piling down to approximately 35 feet (10.7 meters), where the hull rests on its side. Navigation involves exploring the structure of this historic freshwater tugboat.

The silty bottom surrounding the wreck is home to various freshwater species, including crayfish and bass, along with other common freshwater fish. The wreck itself can also attract and shelter smaller aquatic life, offering opportunities for close observation.

While specific best times to visit are not detailed, freshwater wrecks are often best explored during warmer months for more comfortable conditions and potentially better visibility before heavy rainfall. Divers should be mindful of the silty bottom to maintain good visibility and practice excellent buoyancy control. Freedivers will find the maximum depth of 16 meters suitable for exploration, though care should be taken during the shore entry.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Fair Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow depth and shore entry are beginner-friendly, but wreck navigation and silty bottom require good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Mild

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This dive site information and pictures are sponsored by AJ B. (#3150368)

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