Sweepstakes (schooner) Suggest edit

Canada Suggest · Ontario Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June, July, August, SeptemberBest months

15.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)

0.0–4.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Sweepstakes is a historic wooden schooner wreck located in Ontario, Canada. It sank in 1885 and is now a popular dive site known for its well-preserved structure and marine life.

Divers can explore the remains of the Sweepstakes, which lies upright on the lakebed. The wreck is accessible to divers with varying levels of experience, offering opportunities to see artifacts and marine life.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 15.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 0.0–4.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand silt rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for wreck shots, good lighting for interior shots.

Location

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