NBM Dive Site Resource
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast, Wisconsin, United States
Official protected Great Lakes area in Lake Michigan, grouping source-checked wrecks and other dive locations from the managing authority 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
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Dive videos
Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.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
36 officially inventoried dive locations are linked below.
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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 Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Verify current conditions, access, permits, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckAhnapeeWisconsin Shipwreck Coast, Wisconsin · 5 ftHistorically reported loss at Sheboygan North Point. The Wisconsin Historical Society says the wreck location and present condition have not yet been confirmed by field investigation; do not treat this as a verified dive site.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckAlaskaWisconsin Shipwreck Coast, Wisconsin · 5 ftOfficially inventoried shipwreck in Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Verify current conditions, access, permits, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckAlgoma (McMullen & Pitz Dredge)Cleveland, Wisconsin · 65-85 ft / 20-26 mHistoric dredge wreck near Sheboygan at advanced recreational depth.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckAmericaWisconsin Shipwreck Coast, Wisconsin · 85 ftOfficially inventoried shipwreck in Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Verify current conditions, access, permits, and mooring status before diving.
Open dive-site profile →ShipwreckArcticWisconsin Shipwreck Coast, Wisconsin · 10 ftOfficially inventoried shipwreck in Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Verify current conditions, access, permits, and mooring status before diving.
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Access notes
Use the linked site profiles for depth, access, experience, and hazard information.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Cold water, changing Great Lakes weather, visibility, currents, boat traffic, and site-specific depth or overhead hazards.
Connected reporting
News mentioning Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary
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.