Bergeronne Trader
Protected Area
Anse à la Cave Water Fowl Gathering Area
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and great white sharks - Bergeronne Trader offers some of New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy's richest wreck diving.
The Bergeronne Trader is one of those wrecks that really grabs you, a proper historical piece sitting quietly on the seabed. She’s a tugboat, and you can still make out the wheelhouse, the galley area, even a few tools scattered around if you look closely enough. We love how the Fundy currents have stripped her bare in places, revealing the ribs of the hull, but also how much has survived – a testament to solid construction. Visibility here can be a bit variable, typical for the Bay of Fundy, but when it’s good, it’s really good, letting you appreciate the scale of the wreck. Lobsters are everywhere, tucked into every crevice, and we’ve seen some surprisingly large cod cruising around the deeper sections. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop is still mostly intact and home to some impressive anemone blooms. This isn't a site for beginners, we’d suggest some solid cold-water experience, but for wreck lovers, it’s a tangible piece of maritime history, and that’s a special feeling.
Typical Bergeronne Trader Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Bergeronne Trader Wreck History
Year Sunk
1960
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
grounding
Tonnage
3,061 GRT
The Bergeronne Trader was a coastal freighter that met its end in the powerful waters of the Bay of Fundy. In 1960, while navigating near the coast of New Brunswick, the vessel was caught in a fierce storm. The powerful winds and immense tides, for which the Bay of Fundy is famous, proved too much for the ship. It was driven aground with unstoppable force, becoming a total loss and another victim of the bay's notoriously challenging maritime environment.
Today, the Bergeronne Trader is a well-known dive site for local and visiting divers. The wreckage is subject to the bay's massive tidal swings, and the conditions can be challenging, making it a dive for those with experience in the region. Divers can explore the broken hull and scattered machinery, which are now encrusted with the vibrant marine life of the North Atlantic. The wreck serves as both an artificial reef and a tangible link to the maritime history of New Brunswick, offering a rewarding dive for the prepared explorer.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bergeronne Trader
Bergeronne Trader Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bergeronne Trader, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (45.26, -66.05) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
18.52°C
65°F
Wind Speed
4.95 m/s
9.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.4 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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