📝 Event Description:
Join us for an unforgettable morning exploring two of Milwaukee's most iconic and accessible shipwrecks: the Prins Willem V and Dredge #6.
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DIVESITE #1:
🛳️ Prins Willem V ("The Willie")
• Type: Dutch freighter
• Length: 258 feet
• Depth: 55 to 90 feet
• Highlights: Resting on her starboard side, “The Willie” is one of the best beginner-friendly wrecks in the area. With clear structure and lots to explore, she's great for newer divers—yet still offers plenty of excitement for advanced divers, including the opportunity for engine room penetration with proper training and experience.
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DIVESTIE #2:
⚙️ Dredge #6
• Type: Crane dredge barge
• Length: 110 feet
• Depth: 35 to 70 feet
• Highlights: A shallow and fascinating site for beginner to intermediate divers. The dredge lies inverted, allowing for exploration beneath its structure, including views of the boom and bucket resting on the lakebed—a truly unique underwater scene.
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DATE: Sunday, June 22 2025 (PM Trip, meeting at 12:30pm)
DEPARTURE LOCATION: McKinley Marina by the boat ramps
✅ Requirements:
• Certification: Open Water (recommended minimum), Advanced for penetration
• Experience: Cold water dive experience recommended
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🔗 Registration:
Secure your spot now 👉 Register Here:
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/shipwreck-diving-schedule-wisconsin/2025-06-22pm-prins-willem-v-dredge-6/
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📸 Don’t forget your camera—both wrecks offer excellent photo ops!
👉 Check out dive photos:
Prins Willem V:
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/gallery/index.php?/category/16
Dredge #6:
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/gallery/index.php?/category/10
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