Scuba Diving in British Columbia, Canada

Dive Site: "HMCS Columbia" Wreck

Location: Campbell River, Vancuver Island

On June 22 1996, the third naval destroyer sunk in British Columbia by the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia was sunk off Maud Island between the British Columbia mainland and Campbell River on Vancouver Island. The former HMCS Columbia, a 112 meter (366 foot) destroyer became yet another reason to visit and dive in Campbell River.

The bow of the former warship now lies in 36 meters (120 feet) of water and the superstructure and wheelhouse are at 18 meters (60 feet), providing another fantastic wreck diving opportunity for experienced recreational wreck divers in British Columbia.

Maud Island protects this rock bottom location, so after struggling through some of the world’s best drift dives you can relax a little and visit this great wreck.

After being down for over 10 years now, this artificial wreck has some great marine life to see.

For more information on diving in British Columbia, see www.cooldives.com

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