The Sir Robert Peel
Built: 1837
Sunk: May 29, 1838
Ability: Advanced
Availability: Contact us for booking information
The Peel is a small sidewheel passenger steamer built in Brockville in 1837 had a very short life above the water line. During the Upper Canada Rebellion Pirate Bill Johnson stole the Peel but unable to start the ship they set it on fire! You'll find the burned out remains of this historic ship wreck resting with her stern , the bow and the boiler in a fairly strong current on the US side of the river.
For entry into the U.S., group leaders please submit Customs information to the shop 1 week prior to each dive trip to U.S. waters. You will need a form for each trip.