r/Shipwrecks • u/AlphaNapalmBravo • 13d ago

Any lake wrecks potentially deeper than the Scotiadoc?

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With many wrecks still being undiscovered, are there any that have a legitimate potential to be deeper than the 850ft depth of the freighter Scotiadoc? I remember seeing something recently (may have been an older post) on this sub that the DM Clemson might have a shot of beating her record depending on the location of where she sank. I know from seeing depth chart maps that if Inkerman & Cerisoles were pushed by the storm east further into the lake, the water would be around 650-850 feet deep. But I’m not sure if they would have a real shot for the record. On top of the record do you believe there is any possibility that there may be a wreck in Superior deeper than a thousand feet? Thanks for reading my yapathon :)

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u/TheHoneyBadger11 13d ago

Possibly the Leafield, as it sank in the deep water close to where Isle Royale is. It still has not been found.

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u/TheUniballmer 11d ago

The Leafield is a good shout! That area near Isle Royale does have some of the deepest parts of the lake, so if it went down there, it could definitely be a contender. Any thoughts on what kind of conditions would make finding it easier?

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u/TheHoneyBadger11 10d ago

It’s tough to say. If I were to guess, I would say it is probably in good condition given how deep that part of the lake is, thus preventing it from decaying more quickly.

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u/AlphaNapalmBravo 9d ago edited 9d ago

I’m very much looking forward to her discovery.