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FOAM V

The FOAM V in Newfoundland isn't your typical deep wreck dive. She’s an absolute outlier, a fishing vessel stranded and sunk on February 18, 1973, with her superstructure still breaking the surface. This 43-meter long wreck offers something truly unique. We love how you can snorkel or free dive around her exposed sections, then slip below for shallow scuba exploring. We usually fin a circuit, starting with the bow, looking for the tell-tale shimmer of capelin in the spring. Her holds are open, inviting you inside for a quick peek. Sunlight penetrates easily, illuminating the schools of small rockfish that have claimed the interior. We often find lumpfish clinging to the plates in the cooler months. The real magic happens when the sun shines directly on the wreck, painting the rust in a thousand shades of orange and brown. It’s a shallow, accessible wreck, perfect for divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a chill. Plus, the surrounding kelp beds are always worth a slow pass on the way back to shore.