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Shipwreck or Site Name: Carlingford
Located Near: Dunkirk
GPS Coordinates / Location Deg
Latitude/Longitude (Degrees): 42.655720 / -79.476550
Latitude/Longitude (Deg Min Sec): 42 39 20.59 / -79 28 35.58
Latitude/Longitude (Deg Min): 42 39.34320 / -79 28.59300
Minimum Depth: 27.432 metres / 90 feet
Maximum Depth: 27.432 metres / 90 feet
Long Description: In Lake Erie, twelve miles out from Dunkirk and 90 feet below the surface, rests the two-masted schooner CARLINGFORD. This wooden vessel sank after colliding with the steel steamer Brunswick on Nov. 12, 1888. Only recently discovered, the CARLINGFORD sits upright in pristine condition. Divers marvel at this rare site. Seaman``s tools are still scattered about her deck. Dead-eyes, blocks, rails, and other implements remain untouched. Her massive, wooden stock anchor is still in place. Because of the depth, this is dive for experienced, advanced divers only. If you have a chance to visit the CARLINGFORD, please take only photos so that others can experience this unspoiled wreck. She is closely monitored for pillagers by local divers.