Samuel P Ely Wreck

Minnesota, United States

Depth

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Samuel P Ely Wreck

Minnesota, United States

Depth

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Samuel P Ely Wreck

The Samuel P Ely was a Three Masted Schooner serving the Great Lakes, transporting Coal and Ore. On October 1896, enroute to twin Harbors, she and The Hesper ran into a severe storm. The Hesper which was her tugboat at this time, had to free the cables. Minutes later the Samuel P ely slammed into the breakwater rocks. Today she rests in shallow waters, mostly broken up and easy to dive. Lots to see and explore.

Samuel P Ely Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Inland, Wreck

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

6% at 7m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Bass
Cat Fish
Eels
Freshwater Fish
Perch
Sun Fish

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Dive Operators near Samuel P Ely Wreck

Lake Superior Divers Supply
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

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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