About Revisions Ship Island Wrecks Lake Winnipesaukee, Alton, NH 08310 More Info Max Depth: 81-90ft/25-27m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Rock Aquatic Life: Might See Something Spring: Under 50°F/10°C Summer: 50-55°F/10-13°C Winter: Under 50°F/10°C 8/19/2012 4:23 PM

Ship Island Wrecks - There are two wrecks located off the eastern side of Ship Island. The 1st wreck lies directly east of Ship Island on a rocky slope at a depth of 30 feet. It appears to be a 25 foot cruiser with a closed bow from the 1950’s. The hull is visible along with a big block motor and shaft and batteries. The 2nd wreck lies north of the 1st wreck in 85 feet of water. This wreck is about 18 feet long, a red hull with white decking and a steering wheel. There is no motor and no visible hardware. Both wrecks can be found on a single dive.

To locate the shallower wreck, anchor off Ship Island in 15-20 feet of water directly facing Little Barndoor Island. Check the following compass headings from the surface.

150 degrees to eastern black marker buoy off Moose Island.
215 degrees to southern red marker buoy off Ship Island.
265 degrees to northern black marker buoy off Ship Island.

Swim down the slope to about 27 feet of water on a heading of 90 - 100 degrees. At depth, turn south and follow the slope at 27 feet until the wreck is found. It is behind a big rock.

The deeper wreck is north of the 1st wreck. You will needs lights for this dive. To locate the deeper wreck, first find the shallower wreck. Then swim down the slope to 50 feet and turn north. There are 6 - 8 white marker bottles leading to the wreck. Each one is suspended 3-4 feet off the bottom. When you find the 2nd bottle, swim a little more to your right looking for the 3rd bottle. After you find the 3rd bottle, the trail to the wreck is easily followed.

Island numbers, not wrecks

Latitude:
43.5514673

Longitude:
-71.2597908