West Michigan Underwater Preserve - proposed

Helen

The Helen, a 90' merchant schooner, sank in the gale of November 18, 1886. She lies in 10' of water about one mile north of the Muskegon Channel. She is an elusive wreck, appearing and disappearing in the shifting sands of Lake Michigan.

 

Location Depth Ship GPS Details
Approx. 1 mile north of the Muskegon Channel 10' 90' merchant schooner N 43 15.003
W 86 21.152
The Helen sank in the gale of November 18, 1886.

Located close to shore, but not an easy shore dive due to difficult access.

This wreck comes and goes with the shifting sands.

Novice dive.