FREDERICK L BLAIR - Newfoundland

The Frederick L Blair, stranded off Herring Neck, isn't your typical deep-water wreck. This wooden fishing vessel, beached after an engine room fire in 1971, sits in surprisingly shallow water. We love that it’s accessible to almost anyone, a fantastic shore dive if you’re exploring Newfoundland. What you'll find here is less about penetration and more about the skeletal remains of a working boat, slowly succumbing to the sea. The timbers are still largely intact, creating shadowy nooks and crannies that are home to sculpins and anemones. You can trace the outline of its 36-metre length, imagining the crew’s hurried escape. We’d suggest diving this one on a calm day; the visibility can drop quickly with a chop, but when it’s clear, the light filtering through the remains is striking. It’s an interesting contrast to the area's deeper, steel wrecks.

Location
Newfoundland, Canada, North America
Coordinates
49.650000, -54.583332
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
0m

Marine Protected Area: Lobster Area Closure (Gander Bay)

Best Time to Dive in Newfoundland

The warmest water temperatures in Newfoundland occur in August, averaging 15.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 0.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 2.3°C
  • February: 1.1°C
  • March: 0.3°C
  • April: 1.3°C
  • May: 3.9°C
  • June: 7.3°C
  • July: 12.4°C
  • August: 15.9°C
  • September: 14.6°C
  • October: 11.9°C
  • November: 8.0°C
  • December: 4.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Newfoundland

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Marine Life in Newfoundland

Home to 72 recorded species including 35 reef fish, 13 whales & dolphins, 7 sharks & rays, 5 seagrass & algae, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 soft corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for FREDERICK L BLAIR

Based on average water temperature of 7.0°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Drysuit - water at 7°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories