William King

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Contents 1 Location 2 Conditions 3 Description 4 Access 5 Hazards 6 Images

[edit] Location

45.435683, -75.700436

In the Ottawa River, in front of the Ottawa Rowing Club, next to the Bruce.

[edit] Conditions

Current: mild

Depth: 45'

Visibility: 2'-6'

Water temperature: From 1C (Feb.) to 25C (July)

[edit] Description

This small sidewheeler was abandoned here in 1841.

This site is part of the Nation's Capital Underwater Park.

[edit] Access

This is a shore dive.

[edit] Hazards

Low visibility and boat traffic are hazards here. Be mindful of the Ottawa Rowing Club's sculls which are fast and silent.

[edit] Images

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