SWEEPSTAKES-schooner built: Burlington, Ontario, 1867. Length: 119 feet (36.3 metres. Depth: 20 feet (7 metres) maximum.
This vessel was stranded at cove island, August, 1885, and was pulled off and towed to Big Tub, September, 1885. It sank and was abandoned prior to salvage completion, September, 1885. It is an excellent site for all levels of diving experience. The wreck has had grates installed to stop penetration of the wreck in hopes of stopping the deterioration of the sweepstakes due to divers air bubbles.

CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS- steamer built: Grand Haven, Michigan, 1879. Length: 122.5 feet (37.3 metres) Depth: 15 feet (5 metres) maximum.
This vessel burned and sank in October, 1907. Its rudder and propeller are displayed at the Tobermory and St. Edmunds Township Museum, Tobermory. This is an excellent site for all levels of diving experience.

BIG TUB LIGHTHOUSE (lighthouse point)-Built: 1885. This is an area of interesting geological features. Depth: to 75 feet (23 metres)
Limited parking is available at this access point. It is a good location for check-out dives in the shallower areas close to shore. For your safety, contain diving activities to the area inside the restricted boating markers. Dive flags are essential and adjacent property owners' rights must be respected.

THE ANCHOR-This wooden-stocked iron anchor from an unknown vessel provides an interesting viewing opportunity. Depth: 70 feet (24 metres)
This site can be approached by boat or by swimming from the "Gap" access area. It is recommended that you stay close to shore and tow a dive flag. Please respect the rights of adjacent private property owners.

THE TUGS-Wreckage of four small steam tugs. (The John and Alex,Robert K., Bob Foote and Alice G are located in this area. Depth: 40 feet (13 metres) maximum.
Please contain diving activities to the area inside the restricted boating buoys. This is a good site for all levels of diving experience. Land access is via the public deck only.

W.L. WETMORE-Steamer built: Cleveland, Ohio, 1871. Length: 213.7 feet (65.1 metres) Depth: 30 feet (10 metres) maximum.
This vessel was wrecked in a storm in November, 1901. In addition to to the large amount of timber wreckage, some of the impressive machinery, including the boiler and anchor, is still in place. Surrounding the site are interesting glacial scours in the bedrock. This site is popular with all levels of diving experience.

JAMES C KING-Schooner/barge built: East Saginaw, Michigan, 1867. Length: 175 feet 3 inches (53.4 metres). Depth: 25 to 95 feet (7 to 30 metres)
The KING was wrecked while under tow by the WETMORE in November, 1901. The second barge on the tow, the BRUNETTE, was later salvaged. This site is good for advanced levels of experience. It is not recommended for novices or trainees.

PHILO SCOVILLE-Schooner built: Cleveland Ohio, 1863. Length: 139 feet 6 inches (42.5 metres). Depth: 25 to 95 feet (7 to 30 metres).
It was wrecked in a storm in October, 1889. The bow portion can be found at the deeper depths and the anchors are located about 100 feet (30 metres) east of the main wreckage. Divers with advanced levels of experience find this a popular site. It is not recommended for novices.

CHARLES P. MINCH-Schooner built: Vermillion, Ohio, 1867. Length: 154.7 feet (47.2 metres). Depth: 20 to 50 feet (6 to 16 metres)
The MINCH was driven onto the rocks in October, 1898. The wreckage is broken up and spread over the bay, with the main portions being found close to the shore near the end of the cove. This is an excellent site for all levels of experience.

ARABIA-Barque built: Kingston, Ontario, 1853. Length: 131.6 feet (40.1 metres). Depth: 120 feet (37 metres).
The ARABIA foundered in October, 1884. This site is only recommended for advanced diving groups under the direction of a dive master. Strong currents may be encountered on this site and weather conditions play an important role.

FOREST CITY- Steamer built: Cleveland, Ohio, 1870. Length: 216.7 feet (66 metres) Depth: 60 to 150 feet (18 to 46 metres).
It struck Bears Rump island in the fog, slid off and sank in June 1904. This site is suitable for highly advanced divers only. It is not recommended for sport divers.

THE CAVES-Located along the cliffs of Cyprus lake campground, 12 miles (19 km) east of Fathom Five. Depth: submerged grotto entrance in 20 feet (6 metres); rock face drops off to much deeper depths.
These caves are best reached by boat from Tobermory. Use of a dive light is recommended. A pleasant and interesting geological dive, it is suitable for most levels of experience. Weather conditions should be considered in dive planning.

CAROLINA ROSE-Schooner built: 1940 Length:132 feet (39.6 metres) Depth: 55feet (16.5 metres).
Abandoned after being used as a cruise ship and sinking at her dock at Owen Sound, the Carolina Rose was raised amidst controversy, towed to Tobermory, and purposely sunk in 1990. On board were most of the ships original fittings. In late September 1990 a severe storm broke up the hull. This wreck is recommended for intermediate skill levels.

SAN JACINTO-Schooner built: Buffalo New York in 1856. Tonnage: 265.74 Depth: 80 feet (24 metres)
The San Jacinto foundered in heavy weather off Yeo Island in june 20, 1881. This vessel lies at the bottom with her hull split open. When she was first discovered by Paul LaPoint in 1990 she had many artifacts still on her, unfortunately some items have been taken by unscrupulous divers. This wreck should be consider an advanced dive because of depths and thermoclines.