Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society

Please check out the Project Sponsors listed on the lower left of this web page.  These sponsors will provide free air fills and 1/2 off rental for any scuba gear needed for GLSPS projects you are participating in.  Please click on the logo to gain access to their website to find additional information.

• Opening the season, we usually present an Ice Diving Documentation Practice Class on a shipwreck in Lake Minnetonka.  In 2013 and 2014 the Ice Dive was scheduled but was tentative on ice conditions and personnel availability.  They were cancelled because of the ice conditions.  If you would like to learn more about documenting a shipwreck in an overhead environment, please contact the Leader of this project.   (Certain requirements are required for this dive).
• In April every year, we plan a joint above water project between Superior Public Museums, LSMMA, and the GLSPS.  It involves a weekend of preserving and stabilizing the SS Meteor Whale-back on Barkers Island in Superior, WI.  This is an above water project for all non-divers and divers to enjoy.  (Although encouraged, you do not need to be a member to join us)!
• Two three weeks before Memorial Day, we begin preparing our project boat, the R/V Preservation, for summer projects on Lake Superior.  
• The first part of June is when all the fun begins.  We launch the R/V Preservation and provide a cruise on the boat and a BBQ for members of the GLSPS.  After that weekend the GLSPS encourages participating in a project by Registering.  All programs and projects are educational, entertaining, fun and ultimately rewarding.  Occasionally, when the class fills up, we offer the Under Water Tools and Procedures Class.  It will only take place if the class fills up for there is a fee associated with the class to participate.  Please don't hesitate to register for the class if interested by giving one of the Board Members a call.  The GLSPS will only run the class if we have six or more students. 
• June through the middle of October is when our underwater projects occur. As most of these projects occur in or near Lake Superior, a common launch point is the R/V Preservation, docked at Silver Bay Marina in Silver Bay MN. (North of Two Harbors) or, Spirit Lake Marina where the boat ends up at the end of the season for the last few projects and winter layup.
• Group size is limited on most projects so call the Project Leader to discuss opportunities.  They can provide a detailed description of the project and what your time commitment will be, as well as any requirements for participation.  Descriptions and Registering for each project is available by clicking on the Name of the Project in the "2014 Projects Schedule" section of this website page above.
• All Participants are required to register for the project (s) to secure their spot!
• All divers will need to provide all their own cold-water diving gear.
• If there is stabilization work needed, you will be required to have completed the Tools and Techniques Class.
• These are work projects, so project supplies and fuel are provided by the GLSPS, but food expenses will be shared by the participating members.
• Each project has a Level associated with it.  Please check the index below to see if you qualify.  (Please scroll to bottom of this page to view).
• It is required to have your own health Insurance to participate in any of the Projects.
• It is also required to have D.A.N. Insurance or equivalent. 
• Liability Releases are required for each participant by clicking on Master Liability and Waiver Forms to print read and sign before project starts.  The boat cannot leave the dock until all forms are signed, reviewed and OK-ed.

Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society / Board of Directors