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Diving - Straits of Mackinac - Cedarville Shipwreck

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CEDARVILLE ShipwreckLength: 588' Beam: 60' Depth: 40' - 107'Type: Steel Steam Freighter Lost: May 7, 1965Built: 1927, River Rouge, Michigan; converted to self-unloader 1956-57; modified 1961 (reboilered and new stack)Location: Lake Huron, 3 miles east of Mackinac BridgeDescription:How lost: This modern shipwreck is the result of controversial conduct by two ships. Carrying a cargo of limestone, the Cedarville was westbound when she ran into very heavy fog. The Cedarville continued moving relying on her radar and radio contact. The M.V. Topdalsfjord did not respond by radio resulting in confusion by the Cedarville officers. When the ships were near collision, the Cedarville attempted an emergency turn but was struck hard port amidships. She sank quickly, settling in two parts at approximately a 45-degree angle. The Cedarville was found at fault. Eight lives were lost.She was heavily salvaged because of her close proximity to the surface. Today, her cargo of limestone lies spilled on the lake floor alongside her unloader.Present condition: The Cedarville is in very good condition. While much of her ship stores and gear have been removed, she still has much to explore. Her cargo holds are very large, the pilothouse is easily accessible, the forward and stern crew quarters are intact, and her engine room is accessible.

Channel: Sports
Uploaded: January 17, 2007 at 6:19 pm
Author: rickspix

Length: 06:44
Rating: 4.90
Views: 3164

Tags: Cedarville  Diving  Lake  Mackinac  Michigan  of  Shipwreck  Straits  

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zam120 (July 12, 2008 at 4:35 pm)
we used to live in the cedarville- hessel area until last yr when we sold
laurierken (May 19, 2008 at 1:52 am)
We're diving the Cedarville in September, only have wetsuits. What is water temp like?
garthfan16 (July 21, 2007 at 6:30 am)
My Great Grandfather was one of the six that died his name is Wilbert Bredow he was the steward
wolverine58 (July 2, 2007 at 9:59 pm)
number one the song is the wreck of the edmund fitzgearld by gordon lightfoot..its on his gords gold cd//number 2 the ceaderville went down in 1965 with i think six hands that died
anticlimatic21 (June 6, 2007 at 4:37 am)
Wow, your diving vids are really neat! There's so many crazy derelicts under water in the straits area, but I had no idea there were so many reputible ones that close to the bridge. Thank you so much.
chellegab (May 10, 2007 at 7:39 pm)
The song is by Gordon Lightfoot, I can't remember if it's called, "The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald" or just, "The Edmund Fitzgerald."
sparks2222 (March 23, 2007 at 2:37 am)
holy shit where did you find that song? my great grandfather was on the edmund fitzgerald. I must know!


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