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Dunderburg

Dunderburg

Michigan, United States

Depth
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45m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Dunderburg

Michigan, United States

Dunderburg
Depth
Depth Icon

45m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

5m - 15m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Dunderburg
On August 8, 1868, the Dunderberg set sail from Chicago with a cargo of corn and six passengers. The 187 foot, three masted schooner had sailed the lakes for only 14 months when, on August 12, down bound to Detroit in lake Huron, the steamer Empire State brought about her untimely death. Under her sixty foot bowsprit, a figurehead gazes silently into the murky deep, this unique figurehead, combined with her ornate finish work, set the Dunderberg apart from the normal working class ship of the 1860's. Her story depicts a classic wreck, perfectly preserved in the cold depths of lake Huron.

Dunderburg Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

45m

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 25%

O2
CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 43m / 26%

O2
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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