Max depth
27 m
Type
Wreck
Cert level
Advanced Open Water
Entry
Boat
Current
Moderate
Visibility
5-20 m
Hazards
Depth, cold water, boat traffic, current, and wreck entanglement/overhead hazards.
Emergency information
Coordinate emergency planning with the charter operator; Nanaimo is the nearest urban center.
About
About this site
Artificial reef wreck off Nanaimo near Snake Island, intentionally sunk in 1997 and now a popular advanced wreck dive.
Typical depth
27 m
Best season
Year-round when seas allow.
Access and parking
Boat access from Nanaimo-area operators; use moorings and wreck-diving procedures.
Local regulations
Do not remove artifacts or disturb the artificial reef.
Location
Where it is
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