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W.L. Wetmore
Steamer
Depth: 25ft
Built in 1987 and lost in 1901 during a snowstorm.
The Wetmore was known for shipping lumber and
towing barges. In 1901, she was towing the barges
J. C. King (qv) and Brunette, when she was tossed
into the shallows off Russell Island, near Tobermory,
by a snowstorm. At first thought to be salvagable,
she was later pounded to pieces by waves. The
crew straggled to shore in their lifeboats. Only the
Brunette was salvaged leaving the wrecks of the
Wetmore and King for divers today.
The wreck has a large amount of timber to dive, a
boiler, the anchor, chain and rudder. Incredibly
popular for divers of all levels as well as for
snorkellers.