How deep is Samuel P. Ely Wreck?

Samuel P. Ely Wreck has a depth range of 5–11 metres (16–36 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

When is the best time to dive Samuel P. Ely Wreck?

The best time to dive Samuel P. Ely Wreck is typically June-September; calm days with offshore wind give the best visibility.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Samuel P. Ely Wreck?

Divers at Samuel P. Ely Wreck in United States commonly report sightings of Burbot, Crayfish, and Sculpin. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Boat entry

Samuel P. Ely Wreck

Minnesota, United States

Open Water suggestedCold water5–11 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

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 Burbot, Crayfish, and Sculpin. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 5h ago

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

All 4 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Mon6:00–21:00

Tue6:00–21:00

Wed6:00–21:00

Thu6:00–19:00

Fri6:00–21:00

Sat6:00–21:00

Sun6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:04 · Sunrise 5:40 · Sunset 20:45

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 5h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Crayfish, Sculpin

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.

Jan22% 18 kn
Feb22% 18 kn
Mar17% 19 kn
Apr19% 19 kn
May19% 18 kn
Jun32% 15 kn
Jul60% 14 kn
Aug51% 14 kn
Sep38% 15 kn
Oct29% 17 kn
Nov23% 18 kn
Dec24% 19 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

BurbotOccasionally seen
CrayfishCommonly seen
SculpinCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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