FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY)

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Deadman's Bay Provincial Park

Why dive here

With 65+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, blue whales, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) offers some of Newfoundland's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 0-14°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeYear-round

WetsuitA drysuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Blue Whales, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 65+ species recorded

Water0-14°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive · max 5m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The Fair Island Trader is one of those Newfoundland wrecks we just keep coming back to. It’s barely a dive, really, sitting in maybe five metres of water, but what it lacks in depth it more than makes up for in character. This old wooden schooner, scuttled back in ‘76 after springing a leak, is a ghostly skeleton now. We love finning slowly over the scattered timbers, imagining it full of cargo, heading from Coley’s Point. Visibility can be a bit variable here, depending on the day, but when it’s good, the light plays beautifully through the green-blue water. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of life tucked into the nooks and crannies. We’ve spotted sculpins hunkering down amongst the beams, sometimes a curious lumpfish, and there are always plenty of crabs scuttling across the seabed. It’s an easy, relaxing dive, perfect for photographers wanting to play with ambient light or anyone just wanting a quiet hour with a piece of history. Bring a torch, even in the shallows, to really pick out the details.

Typical FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) 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.

Cold water this month (avg 11°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.

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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY)

FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for FAIR ISLAND TRADER (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (47.85, -53.09) (38km away)