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Wrecks of Nova Scotia

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Explore the Wrecks of Nova Scotia’s Vast Coastline


Nova Scotia’s rugged coastline is home to countless shipwrecks just waiting to be explored — and there’s something for every certification level. Whether you're newly certified or a seasoned diver, we provide detailed dive briefings and fascinating historical insights for each wreck.
 

Our experienced staff — many with 15 to 20+ years of diving these waters — will guide you through a variety of wreck sites, including:
 

  • Artificial reefs intentionally sunk for divers

  • World War-era wrecks with incredible stories

  • Vessels lost to Nova Scotia’s jagged shoreline

  • Ships claimed by misfortune, storms, or salvage attempts


On this page, you’ll find photos, videos, sinking dates, and certification level requirements for each wreck.

We operate charters all across Nova Scotia — not just in the HRM area — and we’re passionate about helping you fall in love with the thrill of local wreck diving.

Nova Scotia ocean playground
Is like diving into a living museum beneath the waves. With vast coastline and centuries of maritime history, Nova Scotia is one of the top cold-water wreck diving destinations in the world.

 

A Rich Maritime Graveyard

Nova Scotia’s waters are scattered with hundreds of shipwrecks, ranging from 18th-century merchant ships to WWI and WWII warships. Many were lost to sudden storms, navigational errors, or the region’s famously rocky coastlines.

 

Something for Every Diver

No matter your certification level, there’s a wreck for you:

  • Open Water Divers can explore shallow artificial reefs or shallow wrecks.

  • Advanced & Technical Divers have access to deeper, more complex wrecks that often remain
     

Thriving Marine Life

Over time, many wrecks have become artificial reefs, teeming with life. Expect to see:

  • Wolf fish, lobsters, anemones, and cod

  • Colorful kelp forests growing on hulls

  • Seals and even sunfish around certain wreck sites in warmer months

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More wrecks write ups and videos coming soon

See below charter dates:

If your interested in booking private dive charters with us please email us and we'll be glad to accommodate groups.

In order to hold your spot on the charter we do require a 50% non-refundable deposit.  If the charter is cancelled due to weather you can use the deposit for the following weeks charter.


 

Wreck Photo                    Wreck Name                    Date of Lost                    Depth                    Cert Level

 

Atlantic                          April 1, 1873                 80ft/24m                  AOW





A.W Perry
                      June 8, 1915                 80-130ft/24-39m     AOW

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Arrow                             February 4, 1970        30-90ft/9m-27m     OW/AOW

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British Freedom          January 14, 1945         170-200ft/52-60     TECH

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Bohemian                     March 01, 1920           50-70ft/15-21m      AOW

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Clare Lilley                     March 17, 1942           40-60ft/12-18m     OW

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HMCS Clayoquot         December 24, 1944   330ft/100m              TECH

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Cape Bonnie              February 21, 1967        50ft/15m                  OW

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City of Vienna              July 2, 1918                  35ft-75ft/11-22m    AOW

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City of Sydney             March 17,1914             60ft1/18m               OW/AOW

 

 

 

 

       

Deliverance                 December 13, 1947     110ft/34m               AOW

 

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HMS L-26                    September 25, 1946      160ft                          TECH
 

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Halfish                         November 15, 1966        140-150ft/40-50m     TECH
 

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Isleworth                     March 12, 1912                90-145ft/27-45m      AOW
 

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Kolkhosnik/Russian   January 17, 1942              130-145ft/40-45m    TECH

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Kaarparen                   June 14, 1942                    220-250ft/67-76m    TECH
(Original name Larviksfjord)

 

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Letitia                           August 1, 1917                  30-120ft/10-35m      AOW

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Martin Van Buren       Jan 14, 1945                        25-60ft/18m             OW        
 

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Salerno                        June 2, 1905                       50-90ft/15-28m         AOW            
(Originally Lincoln City, renamed Chicago then Salerno)

 

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SS Daniel Steinman  April 3, 1884                        60-80ft/18-24m         AOW        

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