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LakeShipwreckFreshwaterSource Checked

NBM Dive Site Resource

Colorado

Copper Harbor, Michigan, United States

Officially inventoried shipwreck in Keweenaw Underwater Preserve. Verify current conditions, access, and mooring status before diving.

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Old-fashioned maritime line drawing reserved for a future historic photograph
Historic Picture PlaceholderHistoric photograph pending research and rights review
WaterFreshwater
AccessConfirm current access, weather, regulations, and mooring status with the preserve or a local dive operator.
ExperienceTraining and experience appropriate to site depth and conditions
Maximum depth10–35 ft
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

Profile connection reserved

Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending
Dive-site video pending

Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates47.42850, -88.29883
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Seasonal planning reference

Typical monthly conditions

Long-term averages, not a forecast. Actual air and water conditions can change quickly and may vary across the site.
Average airSurface waterBottom water
Reusable conditions profileGreat Lakes regional monthly conditions

Moderate-confidence match — Matched by documented Great Lakes port/area. Air and surface-water values are regional planning averages. No bottom-water line is published because a comparable depth-specific record has not yet been verified.

Monthly air, surface-water, and bottom-water temperaturesLine chart of published monthly average temperatures in Fahrenheit. Missing bottom-temperature months are intentionally left blank.10°25°40°55°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly averages in Fahrenheit and Celsius
MonthAverage airSurface waterBottom waterBottom measurement depth
Jan14.3°F / -9.8°C36.3°F / 2.4°CNo reliable record—
Feb15.8°F / -9.0°C33.2°F / 0.7°CNo reliable record—
Mar25.0°F / -3.9°C38.5°F / 3.6°CNo reliable record—
Apr36.8°F / 2.7°C36.6°F / 2.6°CNo reliable record—
May50.6°F / 10.3°C36.1°F / 2.3°CNo reliable record—
Jun60.7°F / 15.9°C39.2°F / 4.0°CNo reliable record—
Jul65.3°F / 18.5°C43.6°F / 6.4°CNo reliable record—
Aug63.6°F / 17.6°C55.9°F / 13.3°CNo reliable record—
Sep56.3°F / 13.5°C54.9°F / 12.7°CNo reliable record—
Oct43.5°F / 6.4°C48.3°F / 9.1°CNo reliable record—
Nov30.8°F / -0.7°C42.3°F / 5.7°CNo reliable record—
Dec20.2°F / -6.6°C39.6°F / 4.2°CNo reliable record—
Air temperatureRegional average — not site-specific

NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals — Marquette, MI

1991–2020 climate normalsReview source ↗
Surface-water temperatureRegional average — not site-specific

NOAA NCEI Coastal Water Temperature Guide — Mid Superior

Historical monthly station averagesReview source ↗

Bottom temperature is never inferred from surface temperature. A blank month means no reliable depth-specific average is available. Data reviewed 2026-08-26.

Why divers know this place

Highlights

A source-checked Great Lakes dive location within Keweenaw Underwater Preserve.

Regional context

Located within

Before you arrive

Access notes

The official inventory establishes this location within the preserve; access method and seasonal mooring availability can change. Published coordinates support regional discovery and are not a substitute for current navigation, active mooring information, operator guidance, permits, weather, or a dive plan.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold freshwater, limited visibility, changing weather and currents, boat traffic, entanglement, and overhead hazards around wreckage.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.