The Congdon struck the Canoe Rocks reef in 1918 and eventually broke in half. The bow is largely intack and sets at a very sharp angle. The ship’s cargo and some equipment were salvaged before she broke up and sank. The pilothouse wheel and navigation equipment are gone but still its a great dive and my personal favorite after the America. The shear size of this portion of the ship and fact that the thick steel is torn like paper is awe inspiring and a testament to the power of the lake. She’s a great example of a typical Great Lakes steel cargo freighter.
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