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Keystrom Wreck

Keystrom Wreck

New York, United States

Depth
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37m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Keystrom Wreck

New York, United States

Keystrom Wreck
Depth
Depth Icon

37m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

8m - 23m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Keystrom Wreck

The Keystrom was a huge Cargo Steamer originally built in England in 1910 before serving in St Lawrence River, New York. She sank after hitting Scow Island Shoal enroute to Montreal with a full cargo of Coal. Today she rests, listing on her starboard side. Despite the depth, this wreck can be dived by any level divers. Beautiful bottom topography and abundant marine life.

Keystrom Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Deep, Inland, Wreck, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

37m

Visibility Range

8m 23m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 30%

O2

13% at 35m / 31%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Freshwater Fish
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • 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.

  • Thermocline Buoyancy Shift — Sharp thermoclines can cause sudden buoyancy changes.

  • Instant Visibility Collapse — Sediment disturbance can eliminate visibility immediately.

  • Late Detection of Structures — Submerged structures may only appear at very close range.

  • 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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