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East Lake Charter Company

Diving Charter Boat (English)

Service:
  • Air
  • NITROX
  • Wreck Diving
Company description The East Lake Charter Company, Inc. was originally started around 1997 by Capt.Paul Benzler, to provide a charter boat service to local divers to the shipwrecks in the eastern end of Lake Erie and the upper Niagara River. This was a part time operation providing many satisfied customers a wonderful experience aboard the BLUE WAVE II a 31` Chris Craft Commander, which he set up with tank rack seating for 6 divers plus crew.
In 1998 Capt Roger J Pettygrove, helped Capt Paul out a few times when other obligations would not allow him to operate the boat. Then while vacationing in Florida during jan. 1999 Capt paul found JUPITER DIVE CHARTERS ,JUPITER ,FL for sale.Well have you figured out Capt Paul Wanted to operate in the sun, and purchased it. Now, what to do about EAST LAKE CHARTER COMPANY?
Well, He approached Capt Roger, who not only was a USCG Licensed Master,but, also was a SCUBA INSTRUCTOR as well, and also knew the boat and company. We spent the better part of 1999 setting up a way to keep EAST LAKE CHARTER COMPANY,INC. Operating under the new ownership of Capt Roger. So in October of 1999 with the paper work done and our season closed here in the north we put the BLUE WAVE II to bed for the winter.
During the spring 2000 setup,we found a problem with one of the motors. Capt Roger did not want to take a chance just to repair one motor, so we found two remanufactured 454CID marine engines and had them installed. Then spent the rest of that season did nothing but shake down the boat to be certain that when divers and passengers came on board there would be NO problems.
In 2001 and 2002 we can proudly say that approximately 300-400 divers and passengers have enjoyed diving and riding around the eastern part of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River drift dives in safe comfort. We plan to continue that policy for many more seasons to both local and out of town visitors, enjoying the wonders of the underwater world here in the Buffalo,NY area.
What`s new for 2003? Those that have dove with us know Firstmate SUE, well we are proud to say, she has taken the US Coast Guard Exam and became a USCG Licensed Master over the off season, and is adding SUZY BUBBLES a 28` Chris Craft Catalina Express, which will be able to take the smaller 2-4 diver groups that wasn`t economical to do with the BLUE WAVE II. So we will now cater to those couples and small groups that want to miss the larger groups for more intimate diving experience. HELP ME - WELCOME CAPT SUE and her boat SUZY BUBBLES to EAST LAKE CHARTER COMPANY. WELCOME ABOARD Capt SUE!!
We use only Licensed Captains and certified Divemaster/crew here at East Lake Charter Company,Inc. Also O2 is always on board, everybody is trained in CPR/ First aid and oxygen administration.
Our Vessels:
1) Blue Wave II
A Chris Craft Commander 315 Sportfisher
31` LOA x 11`8`` Beam X 39`` Draft and Deep V Displacement hull w/Keel
Twin 340 HP 454 C.I.D. Mercruiser engines
Tankage: 2-125 gal fuel tanks, 40 gal Fresh Water, 40 gal Waste Tank
Vessel weight 12,000 lbs (empty)
GPS
VHFRadios
Fully USGC Safety Equipped
O2 on board
Tank Rack seating for 6 divers w/under seat stowage for dive gear
Full working Head, Galley and Cabin area.
2) SUZY BUBBLES
A Chris Craft Catalina Express
Twin 225HP - 305C.I.D. Engines
Tankage: 125 gals fuel, 30 gal Fresh Water, 30 gal Waste Tank
Vessel weight approx. 8,000 lbs
28` LOA X 10`5`` BEAM X 30`` DRAFT DISPLACEMENT HULL
GPS CHART PLOTTER
VHF RADIO
DEPTH SOUNDER
USGC Safety Equipped
Tank Rack Seating w/under seat stowage for your dive gear for 4 divers.
Full Head w/Elect.Toilet and wash basin, and Galley area.
Both of our dive boats are USCG safety inspected, and ready to to transport you andyour party to some of the best diving available in the Buffalo area.
Location description: Our most popular wrecks:
The Raleigh
Size: 227` x 34` x 15```
Sank Due to: Storm forced grounding (Nov. 30, 1911)
Cargo: Pulpwood
Depth: 30`
Expected Climate: mid 60-70°f
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is a beautiful dive. Many of the artifacts were removed for display in Port Colborne Marine and Historical Museum. The sides of the ship have opened. The boiler and engine can be explored. The anchor chain also leads off the boat.
C. B. Benson
Size: 136`5`` x 26` x 13`
Sank Due to: Storm (Oct. 14, 1893)
Cargo: Coal
Depth: 86`
Expected Climate: Cold
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is in very good condition. Many pieces of her original equipment are still intact. The cargo is still in the holds
J. G. McGrath
Size: 104` x 26` x 12`
Sank Due to: Storm (Oct. 28, 1878)
Cargo: Stone
Depth: 90`
Expected Climate: 40°f to mid 50°f
Condition of Wreck: This wreck is also known as the `STONE WRECK`. The wreck is in beautiful condition and is a very nice dive. Most of its working gear is still in place. The wreck received a good amount of damage when she impacted the bottom.
The Washington Irving
Size: 81` x 20` x 7`
Sank Due to: Unknown (July 7th or July 8th, 1860)
Cargo: Coal and Pig Iron
Depth: 120`
Expected Climate: Cold 40`s
Condition of Wreck: The wreck is in very good condition. The wreck currently is canted to her port side. Some portions of her deck are covered in sand because of the canter. The twin masts are still attached and standing. When descending the line the anchor rope passes quite near the fore mast. This is nice to explore on the end of the dive without taking too much time off the ascent. This wreck is at the max of certifying agencies recommend for sport divers.
The Canyon
Shallow Dive
15 - 30` With A Drop Off
Very nice dive. Rock Gorge about 15` Deep
Lots of fish
W.C. Richardson
drift over the 1812 wreck in upper Niagara River
``Ruth B ``
(the tug that ran the barge into peace bridge years ago.)
...and many more

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Contact information:

Phone: 716-864-3861
Fax: 716-635-9893
Street Address:
183 Chapel Ave.
Cheektowaga
New York
United States
14225
Spoken language(s): English
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  GMT - 5 Bogota, Lima, Kito
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