Dive Sites
Dive Bermuda visits a wide range of dive sites to ensure variety.
The Map gives an indication of the difficulty of navigating the waters
of Bermuda.
The rich and diverse range of wrecks include:
ConstellationJ one of the shipwrecks used in the film “The Deep” by Peter Benchley. A 192 ft wooden hull schooner built in 1918 just over 200ft long.
Depth : 30 feet or 10 meters.
Location: North West End
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Montana J Located just 50yards from the Constellation, an English built paddle steamer, 236ft long and just waiting to be seen in 30ft of water
Depth: 30 feet or 10 meters.
Location: North West End
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Lartington J Unfortunate weather contributed to the downfall of this vessel in 1879. Great for photography as shallow waters and visible propellers, stern and boilers make it easy for anyone to snap.
Depth: 35 feet or 11 meters.
Location: North West End
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Minnie Breslauer J Wrecked during its maiden voyage on New Years Day in 1873 this 300ft English freighter should be on your list.
Depth: 70 feet or 21 meters.
Location: South Shore
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Hermes J Now an artificial reef, the Hermes, once a US built freighter is one of the few wrecks that lies upright, intact and in 75ft of water.
Depth: 75 feet 0r 22 meters.
Location: South Shore
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Cristobal Colon J This Spanish Liner met her end in 1936, Bermudas largest wreck, she is a definite site to dive on your vacation.
Depth: 55 feet or 17meters.
Location: North East End
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SouthWest Breaker J This is another location from the film “The Deep”. Rich in aquatic life such as Barracudas, Damsels and Parrot fish. It is an easy reef for divers.
Depth: 35 feet or 11 meters
Location: South Shore
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Marie Celeste J A confederate Gun Runner sunk in 1864. The reef has many swim throughs, tunnels and caverns.
Depth: 60 feet or 19meters
Location: South Shore
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Barracuda Reef J With Bermudas’ fishing laws and respect for the marine environment, the reefs are in good health. This particular reef attracts Barracudas’ and many reef fish as well.
Depth: 30 feet or 10 meters
Location: South Shore
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Pollackshields J English Steamer, carrying ammunitions wrecked during a hurricane September 1915. Ideal site for snorkellers and divers.
Depth: 35 feet or 11 meters.
Location: South Shore
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Blue Hole J A huge sand hole surrounded by reef. There are caves and tunnels to explore too. The coral is in excellent condition and there are many sea fans. This is a superb site for snorkeling too.
Depth: The depths range from 6 to 66ft. or 2 meters 20 meters.
Location: North Shore
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Hangover Hole J The dramatic Tunnels and arches are a major feature of this site. With many swim throughs and caves it is perfect for video and photography. Marine life is plentiful it is ideal to observe a wide range of Bermudas sea life. The depths range from 10 to 43 ft. It is ideal for snorkeling too.
Depth: 15 - 50ft.
Location: South Shore
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Darlington J A steel hulled English steamer, wrecked on the Western reef in 1886. The wreck is fairly intact, with boilers, winches and boilers all still easily recognisable. Close by is an unidentified Spanish Galleon.
Depth: 30 feet or 10 meters
Location: West End
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L’L'Herminie J A 300 foot long, 60-gun French frigate. Sunk in 1838 when her crew weakened by yellow fever encountered rough weather off Bermuda. 40 cannons can be seen and cannon balls. There is a huge anchor and two crossed cannons to be seen.
Depth: 35 feet or 11 meters
Location: West End
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Ceasar J An English brig sunk in 1818 on a reef off the West End of Bermuda. A cargo of grindstones, medicine vials and glassware can still be seen today surrounding the site.
Depth: 35 feet or 11 meters
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Caraquet J A British mail Steamship, which was sunk in 1923. Divers will recognise the four boilers, capstan, deck plates, massive anchor her propellers. There is plenty of lead pipes to see.
Depth: 45 feet or 4 meters
Location: North Shore
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North Carolina J An English iron barque, 205 feet in length. She sunk on New Years day 1880. The bowsprit and stern fantail along with a row of dead eyes all make excellent backgrounds for underwater photographers.
Depth: 45 feet or 14 meters
Location: West End
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TugBoat King J Scuttled in 1984 as a dive site and artificial reef the old Navy diesel powered tug boat. Divers can explore the pilothouse, galley and see her engine room. King is 55 feet long and excellent site for photography.
Depth : 65 feet or 20 meters
Location: South Shore
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Sandy Hole: A sandy hole surrounded by a coral reef, which has many sections and attractions. Plenty of fish life can be found on this reef. There are green morey to be found here. Snappers, yellow damselfish and purple tipped anemone can all be found here.
Depth: 33 feet or 10 meters
Location: South Shore
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Deep Mooring one J A site used for Divers with Advanced certification or those taking the specialty. There is plenty of marine life here on this reef. Hog fish are a common attraction at the site.
Depth: 100 feet or 30 meters
Location: North Shore
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Deep Mooring two one J Like its sister site this is a location used by Divers with Advanced certification or those taking the specialty. There is plenty of marine life here on this reef which has a thriving coral community. The Puddingfish, one of the largest of wrasse can be found here.
Depth: 132 feet or 42 meters
Location: North Shore
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The list is long and the history varied.
A good reference book is Bermuda Shipwrecks by Daniel and Denise Berg.
