Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Cedar Island Yacht
- Type: Sailboat (abandoned)
- Year Built:
- Builder: Unknown
- Dimensions: Length 30 ft (9.1 m); Beam and depth not recorded
- Registered Tonnage: Not applicable
- Depth at Wreck Site: 12 m / 40 ft
- Location: Cedar Island, St. Lawrence River
- Coordinates: 44°13.579′ N, 76°26.971′ W
- Official Number: Not applicable
- Original Owners: Unknown; recovered and left in situ by Kings Dive Ltd.
- Number of Masts: None
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Sailboat (abandoned)
Description
This 30-foot fiberglass sailboat lies upright on a silted slope at 40 feet (12 m) near Cedar Island in the St. Lawrence River. The hull is intact but shows deterioration consistent with long-term freshwater immersion. Originally left at the site following an unsuccessful recovery by Kings Dive Ltd., it was not scuttled intentionally. In 2014, a pink guideline was installed by Adam Rushton to connect this wreck with the nearby steamship Tinto, creating a two-wreck dive circuit.
History
The sailboat’s identity, origin, and circumstances of loss are undocumented, but it is known to have been removed from the water and later deposited at this location following a failed salvage operation. Despite its accidental abandonment, the wreck gained popularity among local divers for training purposes, particularly for orientation and buoyancy practice. Since 2014, it has served as a navigation point en route to the Tinto wreck.
Significant Incidents
- Abandoned c. early 2000s following a failed recovery operation.
Final Disposition
The vessel remains intact on the bottom, upright, and accessible. It is regularly visited and maintained as part of the local diving circuit.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The site is stable, with low risk. All divers should follow Ontario heritage dive protocols.
Resources & Links
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Access to the Cedar Island Yacht is via boat from Kingston, making it a convenient dive site for both novice and experienced divers. Remember to leave only bubbles and take only memories while enjoying this unique underwater experience.
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