Empress of Ireland Suggest edit

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40Max dive depth

40.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

30 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

10.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

-2.0–4.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Empress of Ireland is a historic passenger liner wreck that sank in 1914 in the St. Lawrence River after a collision, making it a significant site for advanced wreck divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 10.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): -2.0–4.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits may be required for wreck access.
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Bottom types:
sand silt wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Use wide-angle lenses to capture the wreck; consider lighting for better visibility.

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