The Kingston Project, led by Matthew Charlesworth, focuses on preserving and documenting the historic shipwrecks around Kingston, Ontario, especially in the Wolfe Island Graveyard. Collaborating with Preserve Our Wrecks (POW) and Save Ontario Shipwrecks (SOS), the project is dedicated to conservation, historical research, and providing accessible resources for divers, historians, and educators. Known for its historical significance and accessible dive sites, Kingston’s waterways hold a fascinating collection of shipwrecks that illustrate the Maritime History of the Great Lakes.

Key Collaborations and Focus

Through partnerships with POW and SOS, the Kingston Project supports community-based initiatives to preserve underwater cultural heritage. This includes maintaining dive sites, gathering historical data, and offering education and outreach programs that highlight the significance of Kingston’s shipwrecks. The ongoing research into Wolfe Island’s wrecks offers unique insights into 19th-century shipbuilding and trade in the Great Lakes.

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• Preserve Our Wrecks (POW)

• Save Ontario Shipwrecks (SOS)

This collaborative, self-funded project invites volunteers and diving enthusiasts to support its mission, connecting historical research with hands-on conservation efforts.