# PS Cumberland, United States: what it is and when to go

> PS Cumberland is a wooden-hulled side paddlewheeler wrecked in Lake Superior in United States. Interests: Beaches, Diving and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ps-cumberland/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Wooden-hulled side paddlewheeler wrecked in Lake Superior · Beaches, Diving, History
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 664 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 47.85769, -89.32404

## What it is and where

PS Cumberland is a wooden-hulled side paddlewheeler wrecked in Lake Superior in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 47.85769, -89.32404; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 664 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.857689%2C-89.324038)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.857689%2C-89.324038)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/), [Diving](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/submarinismo/) and [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit PS Cumberland is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 36 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 35 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 24 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 57 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 47 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 27 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 06 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 34 |
| November | Possible | 9 h |
| December | Possible | 8 h 12 |

In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beaches | June to September | April to May and October |
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: PS Cumberland has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Rock of Ages Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rock-of-ages-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Michigan, United States · 1.2 km
- [Johns Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/john-s-hotel/): Historic hotel in Michigan, United States · 7.2 km
- [SS America](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wreck-of-the-ss-america/): Steam packet wrecked off Isle Royale in Lake Superior · 8.6 km
- [New Feldtmann Fire Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-feldtmann-fire-tower/): Historic fire lookout · 17 km
- [Pigeon Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pigeon-bay/): Bay in Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada and Minnesota, United States · 23 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Beaches

- [Coney Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-beach/): coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- [Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waimanalo-beach/)
- [Maro Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maro-reef/): shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
- [Glass Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glass-beach/): beach in northern California, USA
- [Waipiʻo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waipio-beach/): valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii
- [Baker Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baker-beach-clothing-optional-area/): beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States

Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is PS Cumberland?

It is a wooden-hulled side paddlewheeler wrecked in Lake Superior in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit PS Cumberland?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 12.

### How do you get to PS Cumberland?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 664 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.857689%2C-89.324038) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Rock of Ages Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rock-of-ages-lighthouse/), [Johns Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/john-s-hotel/), [SS America](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wreck-of-the-ss-america/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1075689292), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7393447), CC0. More about PS Cumberland on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS_Cumberland). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).