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Notes about things regarding scuba diving that I have come to know.
Pete's Southern Maine Regional Dive Site Guide
At this site you can enjoy some very nice underwater ledges loaded
with plant and critter life. In general the ledges run parallel to
shore. Off shore within easy shore dive range is the boiler and other
wreckage from the tramp steamer the Wandby. Finding the wreck is the
focal point of most dives and even if you do not find it you should
have a fine dive.
To find the boiler I navigate for a course straight out along the
left-hand side of the cove. There are many ledges blocking this part
so it will be a roundabout route. If you have the chance to see the
site at low tide and make a mental map it helps. Once clear of the
cove head straight out. And you will eventually encounter a drop-off
that takes you to a sandy bottom around 25-30 feet. At this point you
have passed it. Head back up the slope tacking to the right side of
the cove (your left) as viewed from the entry. Estimate the diagonal
angle based on the visibility to not miss anything. When you reach a
general depth of 15 feet you have passed it. Head back down the slope
on the diagonal. During the next pass or 2 you are apt to find the
boiler. You are looking for an upright cylinder perhaps 15 feet
around and 10-12 feet tall, it is encrusted in brown rust. To the
ocean side is a another large cylinder laying down that is 3-4 feet
in diameter. Lobster and fish are often hiding here. When you find it
enjoy the major items and canvas the area for small pieces of
wreckage. There is another significant section of double walled hull
located nearby as well as more I'm sure.
The swim back can arc towards Walker's point as you navigate around
more ledges that run parallel to the shore. Keep a safe distance from
the Bush property. The return will give way to a lot of colorful
stone & algae on the bottom with plenty of small life.
There are no toilet facilities at this site. I have enjoyed a few
skin-dives here. The site is exposed so you need to catch it at the
right time. Diving may be prohibited at this site if there is a
presidential visit at the Bush compound on Walkers point.
Park at the north end of the lot and enter from that corner. Be
prepared to zig-zag your way out through the ledges that run
parrallel to shore. Don't let your self get up too shallow or a wave may take you onto a ledge.
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