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Hedges Wreck

Explore the Hedges Wreck, a small wooden vessel in shallow waters near Ninemile Point, visible from above on clear days.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

  • Name: Hedges Wreck
  • Type: Wooden hull (type undetermined)
  • Year Built:
  • Builder: Unknown
  • Dimensions: Not measured
  • Registered Tonnage: Unknown
  • Depth at Wreck Site: 1.5 m / 5 ft
  • Location: Ninemile Point, Webster, New York
  • Coordinates: 43° 15.9817′ N, 77° 26.1128′ W
  • Official Number: Unknown
  • Original Owners: Unknown
  • Number of Masts: Unknown

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

Vessel Type

Wooden hull (type undetermined).

Description

Description

The Hedges Wreck is a small wooden-hulled vessel lying in extremely shallow water near Ninemile Point, Webster, New York. Only the keel, ribs, and lower planking remain visible. The structure appears to be oriented roughly parallel to shore and lies on a sandy substrate. Due to its proximity to the surface, it is often visible from above on calm, clear days or via drone photography.

History

History

Very little documentation exists for the Hedges Wreck. Local divers and historians have not yet matched it to any recorded loss. Its construction suggests a small working craft — possibly a launch, sloop, or fishing vessel — of late-19th or early-20th-century origin. The wreck may have been driven ashore and abandoned, as no evidence of catastrophic damage or cargo remains visible.

Significant Incidents

Significant Incidents

  • No known names associated with this wreck.
  • Documented locally and visible in aerial and drone imagery by shore observers and recreational divers near Webster, NY.
  • Coordinates confirmed via shoreline surveys and drone imaging in the early 2020s.

Final Disposition

Final Disposition

Remains rest partially buried in sediment. Structural elements are slowly deteriorating due to seasonal wave action and ice movement. No recovery or preservation measures are currently in place.

Current Condition & Accessibility

Current Condition & Accessibility

Access is available via shore (walk-in or kayak) at a public access beach near Ninemile Point. Conditions are very shallow, clear on calm days, with a depth range of 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m). Visibility is variable, best after calm, sediment-free periods. No permits are required for observation, and local shore access is the only dive support available.

Resources & Links

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Closing Summary

The Hedges Wreck offers a unique opportunity for observation in shallow waters, with its remains visible from above. It remains an intriguing subject for local divers and historians, despite the lack of detailed documentation.

Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record

This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.

Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

Name: Hedges Wreck Other Names: None recorded Official Number: Unknown Registry: United States Vessel Type: Wooden hull (type undetermined) Builder: Unknown Year Built: Unknown Dimensions: Not measured Tonnage: Unknown Cargo on Final Voyage: Unknown Date of Loss: Unknown Location: Ninemile Point, Webster, New York — Lake Ontario south shore Coordinates: 43° 15.9817′ N, 77° 26.1128′ W Depth: 3 – 5 ft (≈ 1 – 1.5 m) Home Port: Unknown Owners: Unknown Crew: Unknown Casualties: None known

Description

The Hedges Wreck is a small wooden-hulled vessel lying in extremely shallow water near Ninemile Point, Webster, New York. Only the keel, ribs, and lower planking remain visible. The structure appears to be oriented roughly parallel to shore and lies on a sandy substrate. Due to its proximity to the surface, it is often visible from above on calm, clear days or via drone photography.

History

Very little documentation exists for the Hedges Wreck. Local divers and historians have not yet matched it to any recorded loss. Its construction suggests a small working craft — possibly a launch, sloop, or fishing vessel — of late-19th or early-20th-century origin. The wreck may have been driven ashore and abandoned, as no evidence of catastrophic damage or cargo remains visible.

Final Dispositions

Remains rest partially buried in sediment. Structural elements are slowly deteriorating due to seasonal wave action and ice movement. No recovery or preservation measures are currently in place.

Located By & Date Found

Documented locally and visible in aerial and drone imagery by shore observers and recreational divers near Webster, NY. Coordinates confirmed via shoreline surveys and drone imaging in the early 2020s.

Notmars & Advisories

Extremely shallow — suitable for snorkeling or aerial observation only. Boat approach not advised due to minimal water depth and risk of hull contact.

Dive Information

Access: Shore (walk-in or kayak) Entry Point: Public access beach near Ninemile Point Conditions: Very shallow, clear on calm days Depth Range: 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) Visibility: Variable — best after calm, sediment-free periods Permits: Not required for observation Dive Support: Local shore access only

Crew & Casualty Memorials

No known names associated with this wreck.

Documented Statements & Extracts

“The Hedges shipwreck rests only a few feet underwater, not far off Ninemile Point. On clear days, its wooden ribs can be seen even from a drone.” — Local diver observations, 2024.

Registry, Enrollment & Insurance Trails

No registry or insurance documentation identified. Local archives (Monroe County Historical Society) may contain relevant shoreline vessel records.

Site Documentation & Imaging

Visible via drone imagery and nearshore observation in clear-water conditions. No formal underwater mapping to date.

Resources & Links

References

  1. Local aerial imagery and diver reports, Ninemile Point area, 2023–2025.
  2. Field coordinates verified: 43° 15.9817′ N / 77° 26.1128′ W.

NOAA Shipwreck Record Card

Wreck Name: Hedges Wreck Coordinates: 43° 15.9817′ N, 77° 26.1128′ W Depth: 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) Location Description: Nearshore off Ninemile Point, Webster, NY Vessel Type: Wooden hull (type undetermined) Material: Wood Condition: Partial remains (keel, ribs) Cause of Loss: Unknown Discovery Date: Pre-2020 (observed) Discovered By: Local observers / drone imaging Method: Visual observation and drone survey Hazards: Very shallow water, submerged timbers Permits Required: None
The Hedges Wreck is a small wooden-hulled vessel lying in extremely shallow water near Ninemile Point, Webster, New York. Only the keel, ribs, and lower planking remain visible. The structure appears to be oriented roughly parallel to shore and lies on a sandy substrate. Due to its proximity to the surface, it is often visible from above on calm, clear days or via drone photography. hedges-wreck 1980-11-29 02:20:00