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It's that time of year again!
Last year I arranged a dive at Kirkfield and 21 divers showed up - Wowsers...
So this year I've booked a charter for a two tank dive on
The Benson and the Raleigh near Port Colborne...Next year? ah well could be a salty tale
Read on
The Benson, a wooden schooner was built in 1873 in Port Clinton, Ohio. At a length of 136' and a beam of 26' she was loaded with coal when a fierce storm claimed the ship and her 7 passengers on October 14, 1893.
Located approximately 4 miles off Port Colborne, Ontario and at a depth of only 85' the Benson makes for an exciting and interesting dive.
and
The Raleigh, a 227' wooden steamer was built at the shipyard of Quale and Martin in Cleveland, Ohio in 1871. Damaged by severe winds on November 30, 1911 she sank in approximately 30' of water just off Sherkston beach and 4 miles east of Port Colborne.
This site provides the diver with lots of exciting exploring and with the improved visibility available in the Great Lakes and in particular Lake Erie you will find the Raleigh one of the easiest and most enjoyable dives in the region. You will find abundant marine life and many things to see as you make your way around the wreck.
The water should be delightfully warm - a 3 mil should suffice ... no need for BD suit dives
Post your interest and I'll PM you the details.
RED
Last year I arranged a dive at Kirkfield and 21 divers showed up - Wowsers...
So this year I've booked a charter for a two tank dive on
The Benson and the Raleigh near Port Colborne...Next year? ah well could be a salty tale
Read on
The Benson, a wooden schooner was built in 1873 in Port Clinton, Ohio. At a length of 136' and a beam of 26' she was loaded with coal when a fierce storm claimed the ship and her 7 passengers on October 14, 1893.
Located approximately 4 miles off Port Colborne, Ontario and at a depth of only 85' the Benson makes for an exciting and interesting dive.
and
The Raleigh, a 227' wooden steamer was built at the shipyard of Quale and Martin in Cleveland, Ohio in 1871. Damaged by severe winds on November 30, 1911 she sank in approximately 30' of water just off Sherkston beach and 4 miles east of Port Colborne.
This site provides the diver with lots of exciting exploring and with the improved visibility available in the Great Lakes and in particular Lake Erie you will find the Raleigh one of the easiest and most enjoyable dives in the region. You will find abundant marine life and many things to see as you make your way around the wreck.
The water should be delightfully warm - a 3 mil should suffice ... no need for BD suit dives
Post your interest and I'll PM you the details.
RED