Fred Mercur
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[edit] Location
Off Stanley Island, near Cornwall, Ontario.
[edit] Conditions
Current: moderate to strong
Depth: 2'-50'
Visibility: 15'-50'
Water temperature: From 1C (Feb.) to 25C (July)
[edit] Description
This 232 foot long wooden propeller ship was built in Buffalo, New York in 1882. It burned to a complete loss after being beached off the west side of Stanley Island. All crew were saved thanks to 6 rowboat trips by a local resident.
This wreck lies on a slope with her bow in approximately 4 feet of water and her stern at 40'. Although quite badly damaged, her impressive propeller (stern) and boiler (midship) are worth seeing. This spot has a stone, sand, and clay bottom, which is home to lots of pike and bass as well as several american eels.
[edit] Access
The bow of the wreck is often marked by a jug. Dive charters are available leaving from Marina 200 in Cornwall.
[edit] Hazards
There is a moderate current here. The bow of this wreck is so shallow that it can be a boating hazard.
[edit] Recent Conditions
| Date | Temperature | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-19 | 9°C | 15' |
