NBM Dive Site Resource
Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve
Port Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Official Michigan underwater preserve in Lake Huron, grouping source-checked wrecks and other dive locations from the preserve inventory.
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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.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
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.
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.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.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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.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.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
20 officially inventoried dive locations are linked below.
Dive-area module
Area coverage
This profile represents a preserve, sanctuary, park, or regional dive area rather than one underwater site. The sourced inventory below links to the named sites documented within its boundaries.
Official inventory
Dive sites within this area
These named sites come from an authoritative preserve, sanctuary, park, or historical inventory. Their inclusion does not mean every connected boat visits them.
Officially inventoried shipwreck in Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve. Verify current conditions, access, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckCharles S. PricePort Sanilac, Michigan · 47–64 ftOfficially inventoried shipwreck in Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve. Verify current conditions, access, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckChecotahPort Sanilac, Michigan · 117 ftAn 1870 schooner later converted to a scow, with an intact bow and a broken, scattered stern in approximately 117 feet of water.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckCity of GenoaPort Sanilac, Michigan · 64 ftOfficially inventoried shipwreck in Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve. Verify current conditions, access, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckCity of Port HuronPort Sanilac, Michigan · 40 ftOfficially inventoried shipwreck in Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve. Verify current conditions, access, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckClayton BellePort Sanilac, Michigan · 32 ftOfficially inventoried shipwreck in Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve. Verify current conditions, access, and mooring status before diving.
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Access notes
Use the linked individual site profiles for depth, access, and hazard information. This map point is an approximate regional center, not a wreck, buoy, entry point, or navigation coordinate. Open an individual dive-site profile and confirm current information with the managing agency or operator before diving.
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Conditions and hazards
Great Lakes weather, cold water, visibility, currents, boat traffic, and site-specific depth or overhead hazards.
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.