Wreck of the Rothesay

The Rothesay, which rests just west of Prescott, Ontario is the wreckage of a 19th century sidewheeler. The ship was involved in a collision with a tug boat in 1889, leaving her wrecked off near Prescott. The wreckage was later used for explosives practice in 1901, which is apparent when you visit the wreck.

The wreck is generally accessed by shore, an underwater line guides divers from the beach to the wreck. The dive is generally enjoyable, however visablity is variable. As the water warms, the visablity worsens, meaning the best time to dive the wreck is early and late in the dive season (late spring/early fall). The depth maxes out at 30 feet and there is some light current. The Rothesay is also an appealing night dive, divers like to arrive in the late afternoon and do one dive in daylight and and one at night. Marine life, including drum, catfish, pike, carp, crayfish and freshwater eels can be seen on and around the wreck. ... Show More

Visited Sep. 2022

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