Bermudian Tug

The history associated with this dive site is that of the MS Bermuda, an ocean liner often called the unluckiest ship ever built. Launched in 1928 for the prestigious New York to Bermuda run, she was the pinnacle of luxury. Her career, however, was cursed. In 1931, she was ravaged by a fire in Hamilton Harbour. After being towed to Belfast for a massive rebuild, a second, even more destructive fire broke out, rendering her beyond economic repair.

The story took its final turn in 1933 when the burnt-out hulk was being towed to a scrapyard in Scotland. The towline snapped in a severe storm, and the great liner was cast adrift. She eventually ran aground and was wrecked, a sad end for a vessel that held so much promise. While the main wreck of the liner lies off the coast of the Netherlands, the name lives on in Bermuda's rich maritime lore.

Divers visiting the site known locally as the 'Bermudian Tug' on the North Shore are exploring a different piece of history. This shallow wreck, lying in just 10 meters of water, offers a fantastic and accessible dive. While not the grand liner itself, it serves as a tangible link to the island's seafaring past, teeming with corals and fish that have colonized its structure, creating a vibrant artificial reef.