

Best for intermediate divers, 18-45m, boat entry, mild current.
The SS Saganaga is a Second World War shipwreck located off Bell Island. This site offers a challenging dive experience with depths ranging from 18 to 45 metres, averaging 30 metres. Divers encounter a complex structure with penetration opportunities across multiple levels. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. The water is consistently cold, ranging from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius, with significant thermoclines present. Due to the overhead environment, entanglement risks, and extreme cold, this site is suitable for intermediate divers with drysuit experience and strong buoyancy control. Access is by boat only, and guided tours are available through local charter operators.
47.58330, -52.97851
Drysuit experience is strongly advised before booking this dive, as 0 to 5 degrees Celsius water in an overhead environment leaves very little margin if your thermal protection fails. Book through a local charter operator familiar with the site, as mooring conditions and the wreck's layout are not something you want to navigate without a briefing.
Boat dive accessed via Ocean Quest Adventures.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-45m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
0-5°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep
The wreck lies at depths between 18 and 45 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. It requires drysuit experience and advanced buoyancy control due to the cold water and overhead environment.
Access to the site is by boat only. It is recommended to book through a local charter operator for a proper briefing on mooring and wreck layout.
Hazards include cold water, deep depths, entanglement risks within the wreck structure, overhead environments, surge, and thermoclines.
No, this is a deep wreck site intended for scuba diving, not snorkelling.
Diving at SS Saganaga in Bell Island requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at SS Saganaga in Bell Island. Water temperatures reach up to 5°C.
The best months to visit SS Saganaga in Bell Island are July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
SS Saganaga in Bell Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at SS Saganaga in Bell Island typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.