Shipwreck Explorers LLC

07/14/2026

Molly V and Shipwreck Explorers will be back in Kenosha on July 25 & 26 with AM and PM charter trips to the SS Wisconsin! As an added bonus, there's a good chance we'll spot a few aircraft from Milwaukee's airshow while we're out on the lake - no extra charge.

All of the trips are full except 2 spots remaining on the Saturday afternoon trip (July 25). If you've been wanting to dive one of Lake Michigan's best-preserved shipwrecks, this is your chance.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/dive-schedule/2026-07-25pm/

P.S. If you're interested in one of the trips that's already full, be sure to add yourself to the waiting list. Last-minute openings do happen from time to time, and I'll contact people on the list as spots become available.

Hope to see you underwater!

06/11/2026

I recently had a chance to watch this excellent video about the Rosinco shipwreck put together by Satolli Glassmeyer - History in Your Own Backyard.

What amazed me most was the vessel's journey before it became a Lake Michigan shipwreck. Originally built as the luxury yacht Georgiana III, she later served during World War I, patrolling Delaware Bay on the East Coast before eventually making her way to the Great Lakes. It's remarkable to think that a vessel with such a varied history ultimately came to rest on the bottom of Lake Michigan off Kenosha, Wisconsin.

I was honored to contribute the underwater photographs featured throughout the video. These images were taken during dives on the wreck several years ago, and it was great to see them help tell the story of this unique shipwreck.

If you're interested in Great Lakes maritime history, shipwrecks, or underwater exploration, it's well worth a watch.

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06/01/2026

Looking for a mid-week getaway?

We're heading out Wednesday evening June 3rd for our first evening dive of the season on the Prins Willem V ("Willie"), one of Milwaukee's most popular shipwrecks. Weather is looking favorable, and visibility has been excellent lately.

If you've been thinking about getting in the water, this is an easy way to break up the work week and spend an evening on Lake Michigan.

Details and registration:
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/dive-schedule/2026-06-03pm/

05/27/2026

Last opening this Saturday 5/30 double dip to the Prins Willem V! https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/dive-schedule/2025-05-30am/

And few more openings to the Prins Willem V and Dredge #6 this Sunday 5/31. https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/dive-schedule/2025-05-31am/

3D model by Andrew Goodman and Ken Merryman (3DShipwrecks.org), in collaboration with the Wisconsin Historical Society — CC BY-ND.

05/20/2026

Last-minute opening for Monday, May 25!
One spot just opened up on the Willie & Dredge #6 trip with a great group of divers. The group organizer is offering the open spot at a discounted $150 price.

Trip details:
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/dive-schedule/2026-05-25am/

Interested? Contact Tobi:
[email protected]

05/18/2026

Double dip on the Prime Willem V this Saturday and spots are still available. Take a break and come join us this weekend! https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/dive-schedule/2026-05-23am/

05/11/2026

First real-world test of the new Insta360 X5 on Saturday’s Lake Michigan shipwreck dives aboard the Molly V!

We visited two classics:
• Milwaukee Car Ferry (100–130 ft)
• Prins Willem V (60–90 ft)

Water temp? A refreshing 39°F on the bottom and 40°F at the surface.

Everything was going perfectly… until my fat dry glove fingers apparently changed the camera mode underwater from video to timelapse/snapshots without me realizing it. LOL
But honestly, it turned into a fun first experiment anyway. I was able to salvage some underwater shots, surface action, diver descents, boat moments, and a few unexpectedly cinematic scenes that I never would have captured with a normal camera setup.

For a first Insta360 attempt:
• dive housing worked
• camera survived
• footage captured
• no leaks
• lessons learned
• success 😄

Here’s the video:
https://youtu.be/Y4pMs_isiv8?si=vU3Ub61nmJ1WlLmr

Diving two iconic Lake Michigan shipwrecks aboard the Molly V with Shipwreck Explorers LLC out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 9, 2026.This trip included dive...

04/25/2026

Dive Schedule is LIVE!!!
Trips are now scheduled for May and June, with additional dates throughout the season — and more being added.

If there’s a specific shipwreck you’d like to visit this summer, let me know!
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/dive-schedule/

04/16/2026

🚀 It’s live.
After months of work behind the scenes, the new Shipwreck Explorers website is officially launched.
https://www.shipwreckexplorers.com/

This has been a big rebuild — bringing together our dive schedule, Great Lakes shipwreck maps, and detailed wreck information into one place. The goal was simple: make it easier for divers to explore, plan, and get out on the lake.

Now that the site is live, I’ll be actively updating the dive schedule — so keep an eye on it as new trips are added.

The season is here, the wrecks are waiting… and I’m excited to share this next chapter with all of you.