AMERICA - North Shore

The *America* is a bit of a Bermuda classic, and for good reason. She’s a dangerous wreck in name only these days, a wooden hull broken up into fascinating ribs and decking that has become a playground for damselfish and parrotfish. We love taking new divers here; at only 4m, you can really take your time poking around the timbers, imagining her final moments. Our favourite part is swimming through the hull’s skeleton. The light filters down, creating these shifting patterns on the sand, and if you’re patient, you’ll spot moray eels tucked into the larger crevices. Visibility is usually superb here, often pushing 20 metres, so you get these wide-angle views of the whole site. It’s perfect for photographers looking to capture that classic wreck silhouette against the blue. Go early in the morning before any boat traffic kicks up the sand; the quiet makes all the difference.

Location
North Shore, Bermuda, Caribbean
Coordinates
32.412277, -64.650390
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
4m

Wreck History - AMERICA

Vessel Type
unknown
Cause
unknown

Bermuda is the shipwreck capital of the Atlantic, and the vessel known as the 'America' is one of its many shallow-water casualties. Located on the island's North Shore, its history is shrouded in mystery. It was almost certainly a victim of the treacherous reef system that surrounds Bermuda, a maze of coral heads lying just beneath the surface that has claimed hundreds of ships over the centuries. Without a known date of loss, the America is a silent testament to the perils of navigating these beautiful but dangerous waters.

At an incredible depth of just 4 meters, the America is less of a scuba dive and more of an underwater playground for snorkelers and novice divers. In the crystal-clear Bermudian water, the entire wreck site can be seen from the surface. The remains are scattered, offering a fascinating seascape of metal and coral. Parrotfish, angelfish, and sergeant majors swarm the structure, having made the wreckage their permanent home. It's a perfect, sun-drenched site to experience Bermuda's maritime history firsthand.

Marine Protected Area: Castle Harbour Islands Nature Reserve

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Marine Life in North Shore

Home to 339 recorded species including 286 reef fish, 17 hard corals, 10 sharks & rays, 8 seagrass & algae, 5 other, 3 octopus & squid.

Notable Species