HMCS Annapolis Suggest edit

Canada Suggest · British Columbia Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June to SeptemberBest months

10.0–15.0 °CWater (summer)

6.0–10.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The HMCS Annapolis is a decommissioned Canadian Navy destroyer located in the waters off the coast of British Columbia. It serves as an artificial reef and a popular dive site, attracting divers interested in marine life and wreck diving.

Diving at the HMCS Annapolis offers a unique opportunity to explore the wreck and its surrounding marine ecosystem. The wreck is home to various species of fish and invertebrates, making it a vibrant dive site. Divers can navigate around the ship's structure and observe the marine life that has made it their home.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 10.0–15.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 6.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Permit required for diving on the wreck
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Bottom types:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing the wreck and marine life.

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