Henry C. Daryaw (Wrack) - Québec

The Henry C. Daryaw, known locally as the Wrack, isn’t your typical Caribbean wreck dive. This site offers something different, a cold-water experience that really puts your drysuit skills to the test. She’s a 70-metre freighter, originally built in Scotland back in 1919, that went down in 1947 after an engine room fire. You can still see plenty of her structure, with the bow and stern mostly intact. We love exploring the hold, which is surprisingly open and makes for some fantastic swim-throughs, just watch your buoyancy. Our favourite time to dive the Wrack is early autumn, when the visibility tends to be at its best, sometimes pushing 15 metres. You’ll find plenty of local fish sheltering here; look for the schools of Yellow Perch darting between the metal plates and the occasional Pike lurking in the darker corners. The site sits in the St. Lawrence River, so expect a current. It’s usually manageable, but it’s always worth checking conditions before you jump in. This dive is best for experienced divers comfortable with colder water and limited visibility, offering a tangible link to Canada's maritime history beneath the surface.

Location

Québec, Canada, North America

Coordinates

44.526100, -75.762580

Type

wreck