Experienced Ohio diver dies exploring historic Lake Huron shipwreck
A 62-year-old recreational diver from Sylvania, Ohio, died on Friday morning after encountering trouble near a historic shipwreck in Lake Huron. The incident took place around 10:15 a.m. at the SS Cedarville wreck site, a well-known diving location in northern Michigan. The diver, described as experienced, was exploring the wreck when the emergency occurred. Fellow divers nearby rushed to help upon surfacing but were unable to save him. Authorities later confirmed his death.
The SS Cedarville sank in the Straits of Mackinac on May 7, 1965, after colliding with a Norwegian vessel in thick fog. The disaster claimed at least seven lives, with three others reported missing shortly after the wreck. Investigators are examining the circumstances but have ruled out equipment failure or issues with the charter service. The probe remains active as officials piece together what happened.
The diver’s death marks the latest tragedy linked to the SS Cedarville, a site that has drawn explorers for decades. Authorities continue to gather details, though no immediate cause for the incident has been identified.
