About Revisions Wawinet Georgian Bay, ON, Canada Max Depth: 41-50ft/12-15m Average Viz: 5-10ft/2-3m Entry Type: Boat Aquatic Life: Might See Something Winter: Under 50°F/10°C 1/01/2008 12:00 AM

Wawinet is a boat accessible fresh water dive site, located at Georgian Bay, ON, Canada. The maximum depth is 41-50ft/12-15m. The average visibility is 5-10ft/2-3m.

On September 21, 1942 the yacht Wawinet wrecked at the tip of Beausoleil Island becoming one of the most tragic accidents ever to have occured on Georgian Bay. The Wawinet was built in 1904 and owned by Bertrand Corbeau of Penetang who purchased her in 1938. On that fatal evening in September, Corbeau and a group of fellow employees from the Midland Foundry and Machine Company were returning home to Penetang when the Wawinet made a sudden turn. The vessel heeled until the lower windows were under water. The Wawinet filled and sank in two minutes. Forty-two passengers and crew were on board that evening and only 17 survived. Corbeau was not among the survivors. Brought to you by Ontario Underwater Council: http://www.underwatercouncil.com/

Latitude: 44° 49.287’ N
Longitude: 79° 52.095’ W