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.
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