ROSE CASTLE

Good diving all year

Protected Area

Witless Bay Ecological Reserve

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) - ROSE CASTLE 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 24m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Dropping onto the Rose Castle is like stepping back into a moment of wartime history. This steamship, torpedoed by U-518 in 1942, sits upright at 24 metres, remarkably intact for a vessel of its size. We found the sheer scale impressive, with the bow and stern still well-defined, and the massive boilers a clear focal point midships. While the immediate area can get silty, particularly if stirred, the wreck itself provides plenty of cover for local cod and sculpins. It’s a compelling dive for those who appreciate a substantial piece of maritime history and don't mind the chill of the North Atlantic.

Typical ROSE CASTLE Dive Profile

Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

Safety Notes

Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

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.

Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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Nearest Dive Centres to ROSE CASTLE

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Ocean Quest Adventure Resort

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ROSE CASTLE

ROSE CASTLE Ocean Conditions

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