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Dean Richmond

New York, United States
AOW suggested20–29 m depthBoat entry

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Dean Richmond at a glance

Dean Richmond is an advanced boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 19.8–29 m (65–95 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Zebra mussel, Lake trout, and Smallmouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Depth (~95 ft) with an inverted hull, cold fresh water and thermoclines, variable visibility, offshore exposure on Lake Erie, decompression considerations.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Fri14:00–20:00
Sat18:00–19:00
Sun10:00–19:00
Mon11:00–20:00
Tue11:00–17:00
Wed8:00–20:00
Thu8:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:26 · Sunrise 6:55 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Zebra mussel, Round goby
Best time: Mid to late summer for warmest water and best clarity.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan9% 21 kn
  2. Feb21% 20 kn
  3. Mar17% 19 kn
  4. Apr26% 18 kn
  5. May37% 15 kn
  6. Jun44% 15 kn
  7. Jul68% 13 kn
  8. Aug42% 15 kn
  9. Sep51% 14 kn
  10. Oct22% 18 kn
  11. Nov10% 22 kn
  12. Dec12% 22 kn

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

The wreck of the propeller freighter Dean Richmond, a 238-foot vessel lost with all 23 crew in the great storm of 14 October 1893 off Dunkirk, New York, near the New York/Pennsylvania line in Lake Erie. The wreck lies inverted in about 95 feet of water with the upside-down hull standing roughly 30 feet off the bottom. A favorite advanced Lake Erie wreck dive, often paired with the nearby Indiana.

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Depth (~95 ft) with an inverted hull, cold fresh water and thermoclines, variable visibility, offshore exposure on Lake Erie, decompression considerations.

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