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Hetty Taylor shipwreck is an advanced boat dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of up to 32 m (105 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Burbot and Zebra/quagga mussel. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Depth ~105 ft · Cold water · Variable visibility (10-50 ft)
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First light 5:56 · Sunrise 6:25 · Sunset 19:08
Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 23h ago
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Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
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.
Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
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Data updated June 2026
The schooner Hetty Taylor (1874) capsized in a squall and sits on a sandy bottom in 105 ft of water five miles east of Sheboygan, within the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Summer water temperatures run 40-60°F with visibility from 10 to 50 ft. The Wisconsin Historical Society installs a seasonal mooring buoy; the dive is recommended for advanced divers.
Depth ~105 ft
Cold water — 40-60°F even in summer
Variable visibility (10-50 ft)
Open-lake exposure five miles offshore
Hetty Taylor shipwreck reaches a maximum depth of 32 metres (105 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a freshwater site rated as advanced difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Hetty Taylor shipwreck is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
Hetty Taylor shipwreck is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed maximum depth is 32 metres (105 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
The best time to dive Hetty Taylor shipwreck is typically June-September. Seasonal closures are recorded: Mooring buoy is seasonal. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Hetty Taylor shipwreck in United States commonly report sightings of Burbot and Zebra/quagga mussel. Zebra/quagga mussel is recorded as common sightings, while Burbot is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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