Aloha- Effie Mai - Québec

The Aloha-Effie Mai wreck in Québec is a fascinating dive, one we always enjoy for its dramatic character. You’re not getting warm water here, obviously, but the reward is a genuinely atmospheric dive on two vessels tangled together. The Aloha, a tugboat, and the Effie Mai, a barge, collided back in the 60s, and they’ve been resting on the seabed ever since, slowly being reclaimed by the lake. We love exploring the wheelhouse of the Aloha; it’s still surprisingly intact, and the cold water has preserved a lot of the details you just don't see on wrecks in warmer seas. It’s a great spot for spotting burbot lurking in the shadows, and often you’ll find schools of perch darting through the broken decking. The visibility here can be excellent, particularly in late spring before the summer algae blooms, giving you a clear view of the wreckage spread out below. We’d suggest a drysuit, naturally, and good buoyancy is key to navigating some of the tighter sections without stirring up the silt. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration, perfect for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a bit of history with their immersion.

Location
Québec, Canada, North America
Coordinates
44.164474, -76.568530
Type
wreck

Wreck History - Aloha- Effie Mai

Vessel Type
unknown
Cause
unknown

The Aloha-Effie Mai is an enigmatic dive site tucked away in the waters of Québec. With a name that suggests two separate vessels or one with a unique history, the story behind this wreck remains a local mystery. Information about the vessel type, its purpose, or how it sank has been lost to time, leaving only the underwater site for divers to explore. For those diving in the region, the Aloha-Effie Mai offers a journey into the unknown, a chance to explore a piece of submerged history and draw your own conclusions about its past. The wreck serves as an artificial reef, attracting local fish and aquatic life, making it an interesting stop for any diver exploring Canada's inland waters.

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Marine Life in Québec

Home to 44 recorded species including 37 reef fish, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 other, 2 clams & mussels.

Notable Species