The Ironsides Finally
Aug
07
2010
Bob and Jim dropping a backup anchor line
Four the of the Mud Club members motored out to the Ironsides off Grand Haven Michigan on Saturday. Finding a boat lunch was a little of a challenge with the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival in full progress. A lucky wrong turn led the mud club divers to a suitable backup launch location. The ramps is a little steeper than most ramps as highlighted by all gear in the back of the vehicle finding its way into the water. It is rumored that their is video of mishap.
With Summer weekends in limited supply it was great to finally get to this dive site. The visibility was very good at around 65 feet. Darrin and Jim went down in he first dive. Bob and Kirk took the next dive. The wreck is continuing to break down over time and if you haven’t had a chance to dive it you need to get it on your scuba bucket list. This 218 foot wreck sitin on the bottom of 120′ deep is worthy of two tanks or a visit with a rebreather.
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
You can visit the Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates for a full write up on the ironsides. http://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/ironside.htm
