Tiller Wreck, Lake Ontario Dive Charter

Dive the Tiller Wreck, Lake Ontario 2024

Join us on beautiful Lake Ontario and dive our local Tiller Wreck, a stunning, fragile wooden schooner 100′ long by 25′ wide. The ship is in great shape and even features 2 beautiful masts, a gorgeous rudder, cargo holds, a picturesque bow, windlass, anchor and stove.

The Tiller Wreck is an unknown 2 masted wooden schooner sitting on a 45 degree angle on the starboard side 6 km’s off Port Dalhousie in 113ffw.  The wreck was named by Len Rooney on our 1st trip out because it used a tiller which moved the rudder back and forth instead of a stearing wheel.

This wreck is perfect for Advanced Level Divers and is an Ideal Nitrox Dive for more bottom time. Visibility is usually 60 feet or better with average temperature of 40 degrees at depth. A Drysuit is Highly recommended to make this a more enjoyable dive.

Charter Details

Diver Level Minimum Advanced Open Water certified with cold water dive experience. Max depth 113ft. Lake Ontario remains cold at depth even in the summer. Drysuit or good quality 7mm wetsuit recommended with hood and gloves. DDS Charters are Tech and Rec friendly. Light recommend.

Departure The boat departs from the Fish & Game Club, 61 Lighthouse Road, Port Dalhousie. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure time to load your gear. Departure times are sharp. Times are below.

Boat The Gideon Brown holds seven recreational divers comfortably or six technical divers. Exclusive to Dan’s Dive Shop.

Cost $115 + HST for a two dive charter. Not Included: tanks, scuba gear & gratuity.

2024 Tiller Departure Times

Thursday June 27 6:30pm

Monday July 1 9:00am / 1:00pm / 6:30pm

Tuesday July 23  6:30pm

Saturday July 27 9:00am / 1:00pm

Saturday August 24 9:00am / 1:00pm

Saturday September 28 9:00am / 1:00pm

Monday October 14 9:00am / 1:00pm

The Gideon Brown

Northern Diving Adventure’s new vessel the Gideon Brown is a 6.4m Metalcraft Kingfisher Patrol all aluminum vessel.

Fast on the water, the Gideon Brown has been upgraded from its previous enforcement duties to a diver friendly arrangement. It features onboard seating, gear storage, fin friendly dive ladder, easy giant stride access off the spacious engine deck and marine toilet.

The Gideon Brown is fully Transport Canada compliant and voluntarily participating in Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Compliance Program.

How To Sign Up for the Tiller Wreck, Lake Ontario Dive Charter

1. Phone, email or visit the shop to book.

2. Make full payment to confirm your spot.

3. Fill out the online Diver Registration Form.

Terms and Conditions

Diver Responsibility All Divers are responsible for ensuring 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.