Despite having been on the bottom of Lake Huron since 1914 the wreck of the Emma Thompson was only located in 1992. Since that time it has seen relatively few divers compared to just about any other shallow water wreck (like those in Tobermory) and it shows.

This wreck burned and sank rapidly but it is still in rather good shape considering its age and lack of (protective) depth. The few divers who have been here have been kind enough to collect many of the smaller, more portable items and place them on a raised rail that seems to run along what I’m guessing is the center of the ship. Tongs, tools, pulleys, and items beyond the limits of my imagination can be found here.

The sizeable boiler is still remarkably in tact, as is the prominent bow with three anchor chains, one of which runs to a metal stocked anchor which is half buried in the soft clay. A small sign located on the inside of the starboard wall gives details about the ship.

This wreck is not the biggest, or the best, but it is certainly the most interesting wreck I’ve seen yet that lies in less than 30′ of water.

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