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Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
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Dive into history at Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, where four iron ore carriers lie submerged, victims of German U-boats in World War II. These remarkably preserved wrecks offer a poignant glimpse into the past, waiting to be explored in the bracing North Atlantic waters.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
July, August
Jan
Ice diving opportunities (advanced)
Feb
Ice diving opportunities (advanced)
Mar
Ice breaking up, potential for ice diving
Apr
Wreck diving season begins
More monthly highlights
May
Increased marine life activity
Jun
Whale migration begins
Jul
Peak whale watching season, good visibility
Aug
Abundant fish life, potential for puffin sightings
Sep
Late season whale sightings
Oct
Seabird activity
Nov
Conditions begin to deteriorate
Dec
Ice formation begins
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PLM 27
PLM 27, a formidable ore carrier lost during WWII, stands proudly upright off Bell Island, a testame...
55m
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Saganaga
Known affectionately as 'Sag', the Saganaga is a WWII-era ore carrier that now rests on the seabed,...
50m
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Rose Castle
The Rose Castle, a freighter that met its fate in WWII, provides a captivating underwater tableau fo...
50m
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Lord Strathcona
Dive into history aboard the Lord Strathcona, a British freighter resting in the clear waters off Be...
26m
2 species
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