Dive the SS Wexford Shipwreck in Lake Huron

Dive The SS Wexford shipwreck in Lake Huron. Dive Charter off the shores of Grand Bend, Lake Huron

Join us Sunday October 6th, 2024 and dive the SS Wexford shipwreck. There is a lot to see on this amazing 250ft long wreck. With a max depth of 75 feet you will have lots of time to enjoy swimming through the open decks filled with ambiant light.

About the wreck The SS Wexford was a steel-hulled, propeller-driven, cargo ship built in 1883. The ship was lost on Lake Huron with all hands on 9 November 1913 during the Great Lakes storm of 1913. Sources cite conflicting numbers for crew lost with 17 to 24 crew being listed. Her cargo at the time of loss was 96,000 bushels of wheat. The wreck was discovered August 25th, 2000 sitting intact and upright in 75 feet of water. A copper wreath was placed on the wreck to honour the crew on the 100th Anniversary of The Great Storm of 1913.

Charter Details

Diver Level Minimum Advanced Open Water certified with cold water dive experience. Max depth 75 ft. Drysuit or good quality 7mm wetsuit recommended with hood and gloves. DDS Charters are Tech and Rec friendly..

Cost $135 + HST for a two dive charter. Not Included: tanks, scuba gear & gratuity.

Departure times 9am or 2pm from Grand Bend, Ontario

Terms and Conditions

Diver Responsibility All Divers are responsible for insuring they have the appropriate scuba gear for cold water diving, redundancy and exposure protection. No scuba gear, tanks or weights are included. If rentals are needed the diver is responsible to pick them up in store during retail hours. DDS Charters are not guided, private Divemaster can be arranged for an additional fee. All divers are expected to only attend dives within their diver certification level and experience. Lastly, unsafe divers putting themselves and others at risk may be asked to leave.

Cancellation Policy All dive charters are non-refundable. Please let us know if you are unable to go. If we are able to fill your spot you will receive a store credit for your charter fee. If the dive charter is cancelled by Dan’s Dive Shop or the boat operator due to unforeseeable circumstances a credit or full refund will be provided.