Ohio Shipwreck Mooring Project

Here is a video that Mike Wachter made for MAST to show how and why we are putting blocks next to Ohio's natural resources.

MAST Block movie (6.4meg)
Thank you Mike for the video

Ohio Mooring Project

Permitted moorings are being placed on seven shipwrecks located in the Ohio waters of Lake Erie. Each represents a specific genre of shipping in Lake Erie’s rich maritime history.

Information from Erie Wrecks West
by Georgann and Michael Wachter.
www.eriewrecks.com ISBN: 0966131223

Using the Moorings

Attach a line to your starboard bow cleat. Run the free end of that line through the eye on the mooring float line, then connect the free end of your line to the port bow cleat of your boat as pictured below All moorings will be taken up in the fall..

Use at your own risk

There is a permanent mooring on each wreck site during the dive season. You are advised that all vessels use these moorings at their own risk. While the moorings were placed with all concern for safety and security, MAST can not assure that the moorings will be secure on your arrival. Divers should inspect each mooring on the first decent.

The moorings provide a 1.5 to 1 scope. Additional scope is required to provide a good anchorage. Use line from your vessel to provide the recommended scope from 3 or 5 to 1.

Dive Responsibly

Please remember to dive within approved safety parameters. Penetration diving is not recommended. Ohio law (Revised Code Sec. 1506.30-1506.99) prohibits the removal of material from and around the wreck.

How can You Help?

Your participation and your contributions are needed. To join MAST or to donate funds for continuing operations, Please contact us at:

Please preserve our maritime history, take only pictures and leave only bubbles.

Maritime Archaeological Survey Team, Inc.
P.O. Box 93352
Cleveland, OH 44101-5352
1-800-893-1485 ext. 6
email: Committee@OhioMAST.org