Star Of Canada Wreck

Gisborne District, New Zealand

Depth

22m

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Star Of Canada Wreck

The Star Of Canada was a Steel Hulled Twin Screw Steamer Vessel. She sank on June 23, 1912 after a storm broke out. Heavy gales and rough sea conditions made her slam into Kaiti Beach. During this incident she took on alot of water. Three of her holds were flooded and she sank shortly after. Today she is resting in a sandy bottom no deeper than 22 meters, making it a easy wreck dive. All level divers welcome. Large variety of marine life and enveloping corals to explore.

Star Of Canada Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

22m

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 44%

O₂

Marine Life

Trevally
Barracudas
Pelagic Fish
Surgeon Fish
King Fish
Wrasse
Various
Cods

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