How deep is The Sunken Fleet of 1758?

The Sunken Fleet of 1758 ranges from 7.6 to 15.2 metres deep (25–50 feet). It is a freshwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is The Sunken Fleet of 1758 a shore dive or a boat dive?

The Sunken Fleet of 1758 is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from 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.

Can beginners dive The Sunken Fleet of 1758?

The Sunken Fleet of 1758 is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 7.6 to 15.2 metres (25–50 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive The Sunken Fleet of 1758?

Summer through early autumn for warmest water and best access. Open spring into autumn; not maintained over winter. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at The Sunken Fleet of 1758?

Divers at The Sunken Fleet of 1758 in United States commonly report sightings of Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, Zebra mussel, Rock bass, and Lake trout. Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, and Zebra mussel are recorded as common sightings, while Rock bass and Lake trout are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

The Sunken Fleet of 1758

New York, United States

Open Water suggested8–15 m depthBoat entry

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

The Sunken Fleet of 1758 at a glance

The Sunken Fleet of 1758 is an intermediate boat dive site in New York, United States with depths of 7.6–15.2 m (25–50 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, and Zebra mussel. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 14h ago

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Site hazards: Cold fresh water, boat traffic on a busy recreational lake, fragile protected artifacts that may not be touched, possible limited visibility from disturbed sediment.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu

Fri7:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Sun7:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–17:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:01 · Sunrise 6:30 · Sunset 19:12

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Yellow perch, Smallmouth bass, Zebra mussel

Best time: Summer through early autumn for warmest water and best access.

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.

Jan97% 8 kn
Feb96% 9 kn
Mar87% 9 kn
Apr96% 9 kn
May96% 8 kn
Jun96% 8 kn
Jul98% 7 kn
Aug97% 7 kn
Sep99% 6 kn
Oct95% 8 kn
Nov91% 8 kn
Dec91% 8 kn

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.

Marine life seen at this site

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

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A NYS DEC Submerged Heritage Preserve in the south basin of Lake George, about one mile north of Lake George Beach. The site holds the remains of seven flat-bottomed bateaux (warships of the French and Indian War) plus a replica bateau built by local schoolchildren in 1997. Some 260 bateaux were deliberately scuttled here in autumn 1758 to protect them under winter ice; this cluster is also known as the Wiawaka bateaux.

boatwreck

Cold fresh water, boat traffic on a busy recreational lake, fragile protected artifacts that may not be touched, possible limited visibility from disturbed sediment.

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