Ash Island Barge
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[edit] Location
44.358244, -75.99695 (buoy)
44.357835, -75.99704 (upstream, for drifting onto the wreck)
In the Saint Lawrence River, west of Rockport, Ontario.
[edit] Conditions
Current: 1-2 knots
Depth: 100'-128'
Visibility: 5'-50'
Water temperature: From 1C (Feb.) to 25C (July)
[edit] Description
This square barge lies on a slope near shore.
There are two ways to dive this site. The easiest way is to using the mooring line that is in roughly 75' of water just above the barge. Descend the mooring line and following the yellow line from the mooring block down to the wreck.
The other way to dive this wreck is to enter upstream and drift onto it. From the upstream entry point, drift along for 12-14 minutes at whatever depth you like and then descend to 80'-115'. From there you will come across the mooring block, the yellow line leading from the mooring block and down to the wreck, or the wreck itself. This is the method most people prefer since there is not that much to see or do on the barge itself.
[edit] Access
Although this site is close to shore, it would take a hike through the woods, and on private property to get there from shore.
[edit] Hazards
This site is deep and, if you stray too far into the channel the current becomes very strong (up to 8 knots).
