SS Lord Strathcona

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) - SS Lord Strathcona 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 30m

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

Diving the SS Lord Strathcona feels like stepping into a frozen moment of maritime history. She sits upright at 30 metres, remarkably intact for a century-old wreck, and her steel structure is now completely draped in green sea urchins and anemones. We’ve found plenty of blennies and butterfish tucked into the nooks, and if you’re lucky, a minke whale might cruise by in the distance. It’s a proper cold-water wreck dive, challenging but immensely rewarding, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with deeper depths and the chill of the North Atlantic. Keep an eye out for the resident witch flounders camouflaged on the sandy bottom nearby.

Typical SS Lord Strathcona 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 30m - 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 SS Lord Strathcona

Dive shops near SS Lord Strathcona

Ocean Quest Adventure Resort

16km away

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Conditions

Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS Lord Strathcona

SS Lord Strathcona Ocean Conditions

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