Empress of Ireland
Protected Area
Sainte-Luce 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 - Empress of Ireland offers some of New Brunswick & Bay of Fundy's richest wreck diving. Water ranges -1-13°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Empress of Ireland is a serious undertaking, not a casual dip. Lying at 30-45m in the St. Lawrence, conditions can be challenging with cold water and often limited visibility, so experience with deep, cold-water wrecks is essential. What you’ll find is an immense liner, remarkably preserved given its age, with her stern deck still recognisable and cargo holds accessible for those properly trained and equipped. Giant plumose anemones coat every surface, and we’ve often seen wolf eels peering from crevices, alongside substantial cod and ling. It’s a dive for history buffs and experienced wreck divers who appreciate the solemn grandeur of a true maritime legend.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Cold water this month (avg 9°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Empress of Ireland
Empress of Ireland Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Empress of Ireland, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (49.1, -66.69) (33km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
9°C
48°F · Range: 5.3–12.9°C
Air Temperature
11°C
52°F
Wind Speed
5.5 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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