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📝 EVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable afternoon exploring two Milwaukee shipwrecks: the recently discovered Fireboat #17 and Milwaukee Carferry.
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🛳️ DIVE SITE #1: Depth 127ft
The Milwaukee Fire Boat #17 was relocated during Bathymetric Surveys conducted by NOAA Office of Coast Survey in 2024. Maritime Preservation Program Archaeologists dove the wreck in the Summer of 2024 and with the assistance of local diver Jerry Guyer positively identified the wreck as being the Milwaukee Fireboat #17. A 3D Photogrammetry Model was made and a further archaeological survey will be conducted. Read more at Wisconsin Historical Society. https://wisconsinshipwrecks.org/Vessel/Details/746?region=Index
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DIVE SITE #2: Depth 110 to 125ft
🛳️ MILWAUKEE CARFERRY
• Type: Steel railroad car ferry
• Open to both recreational and technical divers!
• Length: 338 feet
• Depth: 90 to 130 feet
Highlights: Resting upright on the lakebed, the Milwaukee still carries much of her original cargo of railcars. The stern offers a dramatic view of massive twin propellers, while the detached superstructure lies just east of the hull. Depending on certification level, divers can explore upper deck areas or go deeper for a technical decompression dive into maritime history.
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📅 DATE: Oct. 12, 2025 (PM Trip): Time: Meeting at 1:30pm, Departure at 2:00pm
📍 DEPARTURE LOCATION: McKinley Marina by the boat ramps
✅ REQUIREMENTS: Advanced Open Water certification minimum | Cold water experience recommended
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🔗 REGISTRATION:
Secure your spot now:
👉 Register Here: https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/shipwreck-diving-schedule-wisconsin/2025-10-12pm-explore-new-wreck-milwaukee-carferry-pm-individual-sign-ups/
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👉 Check out dive photos:
Fireboat 17:
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/gallery/index.php?/category/78
Milwaukee Carferry:
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/gallery/index.php?/category/14
Tag your dive buddy below 👇 or message us if you're interested!
Questions? Contact us or visit www.shipwreckexplorers.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
McKinley Marina, 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
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