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Samuel P. Ely Wreck

Minnesota, United States
Open Water suggestedCold water5–11 m (16–36 ft) depthBoat entry

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Samuel P. Ely Wreck at a glance

Samuel P. Ely Wreck is a boat dive site in Minnesota, United States with depths of 5–11 m (16–36 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sculpin, Burbot, and Crayfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:05

Wind forecast for this hour · 15:00 · run 15 h ago
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Tap a factor for its source and model point

Site hazards: Cold water · Commercial vessel traffic entering Agate Bay · Intact hull with internal cross-bracing

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Dive windows this week

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

6 kn wind (6 kn wind)

Sat8:00–12:00 favorable, 14:00–15:00 moderate, 15:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–19:00 moderate

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Sun8:00–9:00 favorable, 9:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–19:00 favorable

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Mon8:00–18:00 favorable

5 kn wind (5 kn wind)

Tue8:00–15:00 favorable, 15:00–16:00 moderate, 16:00–18:00 favorable

9 kn wind (9 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

4 kn wind (4 kn wind)

Thu8:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–18:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:05 · Sunrise 7:36 · Sunset 18:05 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 23 Oct, 00:22 GMT-5

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: Sculpin, Crayfish
Best time: June-September; calm days with offshore wind give the best visibility.

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. January, 22% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 18 knots
  2. February, 22% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 18 knots
  3. March, 17% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 19 knots
  4. April, 19% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 19% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 18 knots
  6. June, 32% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 15 knots
  7. July, 60% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 51% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 14 knots
  9. September, 38% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 29% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 17 knots
  11. November, 23% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 18 knots
  12. December, 24% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 19 knots

July has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

The Samuel P. Ely, a 200-foot three-masted schooner, was driven against the Agate Bay west breakwater at Two Harbors in an October 1896 gale. Her remarkably intact wooden hull now rests in 15-35 feet of water angled off the breakwall, with the stern embedded in the structure. GLSPS volunteers have installed internal bracing to stabilize the hull, and the shallow depth makes it one of Minnesota's most popular and forgiving Lake Superior wreck dives, though it requires a short boat ride across the harbor and visibility is often limited.

boatwreck

Cold water

Low visibility (2-10 ft) depending on wind and harbor ore-boat traffic

Commercial vessel traffic entering Agate Bay

Intact hull with internal cross-bracing — no penetration without training

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