Wee Hawk
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[edit] Location
44.776904, -75.399798 (visible in satellite photo)
In the Saint Lawrence River Just West of Cardinal, Ontario.
[edit] Conditions
Current: Variable
Depth: 20'
Visibility: 5'-50'
Water temperature: From 1C (Feb.) to 25C (July)
[edit] Description
This 50' wood and steel work barge was used in the construction of the Saint Lawrence Seaway and was scuttled at this location in the 1950s. There is not much to see here and a visit to the Wee Hawk usually precedes a drift down the Galop Canal.
This site is also mistakenly referred to as the Kitty Hawk.
[edit] Access
This is a shore dive. Park in the parking area at the end of Galop Canal Road, get dressed, and walk with your gear to the entry point.
[edit] Hazards
It is possible to penetrate this wreck and very easy to silt it up. Because of the lack of current this silt takes a long time to settle.
[edit] Recent Conditions
| Date | Temperature | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-08 | 52° | 15' |
