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Madeira Wreck

Madeira Wreck

Minnesota, United States

Depth
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90m

Visibility
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6m - 18m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Madeira Wreck

Minnesota, United States

Madeira Wreck
Depth
Depth Icon

90m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

6m - 18m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Madeira Wreck
The Madeira was a Schooner Barge operating as a Grain and Ore carrier on The Great Lakes. She sank November 28, 1905 after being caught in a fierce storm and gale winds, while being towed by The William Edenborn. After being cut loose from this vessel, she slammed into a Cliff called gold Rock. Its a beautiful wreck dive with lots to see and explore. This is a Novice to Advanced dive and by boat is far nicer but accessable from shore as well. The first part of the wreck is in 40' of water and midships is in 60' to 70' of water. The Pilot house is in about 87' of water. For shore access you need to check in with the office at the Split Rock Light House and tghey will give you the combination for the lock on the gate to access the parking lot. There is a small one day state park fee.

Madeira Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Other, Inland

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

90m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (20 min)

-1% at 88m / 21%

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  • Bass
  • Cat Fish
  • Freshwater Fish
  • Sun Fish
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Dive Site Hazards

  • 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.

  • 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.

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