Light Vessel No. 57 Wreck is a shore dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of 1.8–3.7 m (6–12 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Round goby. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: Most of the hull is buried · Urban harbor water quality varies after rain
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First light 5:58 · Sunrise 6:27 · Sunset 19:08
Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 2h ago
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What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
September 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 July 2026
Light Vessel No. 57, a 90-ft wooden lightship built in Toledo in 1891, served Lake Michigan stations until 1924, when it was sold for scrap and abandoned off Milwaukee. Its remains — the only known lightship wreck in Wisconsin waters, NRHP-listed in 1996 — lie mostly buried in silt in 6-12 ft of water about 600 ft south of the north tip of South Shore Park. An easy if low-relief shore dive/snorkel with sections of oak hull protruding from the sediment.
Most of the hull is buried — limited relief, easy to silt out visibility
Boat traffic near South Shore Yacht Club and park shoreline
Urban harbor water quality varies after rain
Light Vessel No. 57 Wreck ranges from 1.8 to 3.7 metres deep (6–12 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Light Vessel No. 57 Wreck is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near 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.
The best time to dive Light Vessel No. 57 Wreck is typically June-September, after several calm days for visibility. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Light Vessel No. 57 Wreck in United States commonly report sightings of Round goby. Round goby is recorded as common sightings. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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