Wreck of the"Brightie: off Whitehall MI.

[JEScholz]

Is anyone familiar with the wreck of the "Brightie" off Whitehall MI? I did some research on the boat's history but have not had a chance to dive the sight. I am looking for any GPS numbers you might have and any description of the wreck's condition. Thanks!

 

[texdiveguy]

"As of last Saturday there is a bouy on the Brightie, North of Whitehall. There is a white 20 gal jug 12 feet below the surface and a 40 foot long tag line off of it with a green jug on it. Thanks to Southwest Michigan Underwater Preserve......." COPIED from a search.

Info. from Cris Kohl
BRIGHTIE--
Loran: 32427.4/49190.4
Lat 43deg 29.75' Lon 086deg 29.99'
Depth approx. 70ffw
1.5 miles off shore and 8 miles north of Whitehall.
Wreck is intact.

 

[UWDoc]

I was told this weekend from an aquaintance who recently dove the site that it is little more than a pile of lumber at this point. Cannot personally confirm or deny though.