Hammond Bay 2 Tank Diving
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Why take this tour?
Discover the underwater wonders of Northern Michigan with Nautical North Family Adventures! Whether you’re a wreck enthusiast or a technical diving aficionado, our region offers world-class diving sites that will leave you in awe. From fascinating shallow wrecks to challenging deep dives, there’s something for every experienced diver to explore.
- Unmatched Diving Opportunities: Northern Michigan boasts some of the best diving locations in the world, with crystal-clear waters and captivating underwater history.
- Flexible Group Sizes: We cater to a wide variety of group sizes, making this tour perfect for small groups of friends or larger diving clubs.
- Convenience & Comfort: Bring along your favorite snacks and beverages to enjoy between dives for a personalized experience.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure, all divers must hold a valid technical diver scuba certification and have prior cold-water diving experience at similar depths. With a minimum of four divers required, this is the perfect chance to share the thrill with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t have a group? No problem—call us to coordinate with others or check our online calendar to join an upcoming dive!
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Wrecks You'll See: Henry J Johnson
Name(s) Henry J. Johnson Registry US Official Number 95950 Vessel Type Bulk Freighter Year Built 1888 Year Sank 1902 Hull Material Wood Engines Double Expansion Steam, Fore and Aft Dimensions Length 260 ft Width 40 ft Depth 21 ft Wreck Site Information Lake Huron State or Province Michigan Depth 160 ft GPS Coordinates 45° 38.043′ N 084° 06.260′ W Site Description The Henry Johnson lies with its cargo area intact with the bow and stern broken with the stern being split open. The cabins are gone but the fore and aft double expansion engine, boilers, propeller, split stack, and rudder are extant on or near the stern. The rudder lies off the starboard stern sitting with the blade upright and the shaft balanced on the quadrant. The steel boiler cabin is collapsed. At the bow the windlass, capstan, and an iron stock kedge anchor lie in the collapsed deck wreckage. A deck winch sits on the cargo deck.
Wrecks You"ll See: Bentley
Lake Name: Lake Huron Shipwreck Name: James R. Bentley Vessel Type: Three-Masted Schooner Location: Cheboygan, MI Vessel Build Info: 1867, Bailey Bros., Fairport, OH Shipwreck Specs: 170 ft, 575 t. Official Number: Names Other: none shows in ’69 mvus as JAMES R. BENTLY Sinking Detail Bound Buffalo for Chicago, she struck a shoal in heavy weather and foundered. Her crew was rescued from rough seas by the bark ERASTUS CORNING(qv). Wreck was located in 1984. Loss Date: 11/12/1878 Loss Place: off 40-mile Point, eastern Straits of Mackinac Loss Life: none Loss Reason: Storm Vessel Cargo: Grain Shipwreck Description The mizzenmast is upright but the other masts have toppled. The stunningly unique dragon figurehead is now on a display in the Wisconsin museum. Dive Type: Entry level technical Depth Deck(ft): 155 ft Depth Bottom(ft): 165 ft Depth Deck(m): 47 m Depth Bottom(m): 50 m
Wrecks You'll See: Persian
GPS Location: N45° 41.961’ W84° 09.174’ Depth: 168 feet Wreck Length: 128 feet Beam: 26 feet Gross Tonnage: 345 Cargo: Wheat Launched: 1855 by James Baker in Oswego, New York Wrecked: September 16, 1868 Description: An October 2, 1868 telegram from Oswego, New York, to the Chicago Tribune reads, “The schooner Persian from Chicago to this port with wheat, collided with the schooner E.B. Allen 15 days ago on Lake Huron and as nothing has been heard of the former vessel since, it is feared that she is lost with all on board” (Chicago Tribune, 3 October 1868). The schooner E.B. Allen arrived in Chicago and reported it collided with the Persian four miles north of Presque Isle. Statements from the crew revealed that both vessels were sailing up Lake Huron when E.B. Allen attempted to pass Persian as they rounded Presque Isle. The maneuver brought the vessels unnecessarily close, and E.B. Allen struck the starboard quarter of the Persian, who had the right of way. Captain Long of E.B. Allen saw Persian head for shore after the impact and continued on to Chicago. Unfortunately, Persian did not make land and instead sank quickly with all hands and was not seen again until sport divers discovered the shipwreck site in 1991.
Wrecks You'll See: Newell A Eddy
Vessel Type: Sail: three-masted schooner barge GPS Location: N45° 46.885’ W84° 13.817’ Depth: 168 feet Wreck Length: 242 feet Beam: 40 feet Gross Tonnage: 1270 Cargo: Grain (wheat) Launched: 1890 by Frank W. Wheeler & Co. in West Bay City, Michigan Wrecked: April 22, 1893 Description: Newell A. Eddy was a large three-masted schooner barge typically towed by steamer Charles A. Eddy in an arrangement referred to as “the consort system.” The pair worked across the lakes in the grain trade. On an early season trip in 1893, Newell A. Eddy broke free from its consort during a strong storm as they rounded the Straits of Mackinac bound for Buffalo, New York, with a cargo of wheat. Unpowered and fully loaded with cargo, Newell A. Eddy was swallowed by the storm with all hands off Cheboygan. Discovered in 1992 with masts still standing and its hull completely intact, the remains of Newell A. Eddy are now a popular dive site.
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