Dive directory page; lists boat access and an approximate depth of 18m/59ft.
The Mary Celestia
Historic South Shore wreck with intact paddlewheel remains.
Local operator required
Boat access and South Shore exposure make a local Bermuda operator the normal way to dive it.
About The Mary Celestia
The Mary Celestia is a classic Bermuda wreck dive off the South Shore, a Civil War-era blockade runner with intact paddlewheel remains, boilers, anchor and bow structure visible on a reef-and-sand patch.
Research Estimate At The Mary Celestia
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Where Is The Mary Celestia?
The Mary Celestia Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 18m
Depth Note
Public Bermuda wreck guides place The Mary Celestia around 17-18m/55-59ft.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer spring-to-autumn windows usually easier.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck on a reef-and-sand patch with good clarity when seas are settled.
Safety & Access At The Mary Celestia
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use a local operator, keep close control around the wreck and reef, and treat the site as a boat dive that can feel exposed if the sea picks up.
Local Intel For The Mary Celestia
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Scuba Diving
Classic photo wreck with visible paddlewheel frame, boilers, anchor and bow remains.
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Exposure Profile at The Mary Celestia
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The Mary Celestia Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Bermuda tourism attraction page; describes the wreck as lying in 17m/55ft with paddlewheel frames and other visible artifacts.
Local operator page for Bermuda wreck diving; describes The Mary Celestia as a 1864 wreck with the paddlewheel still visible.
Official Bermuda tourism article; describes The Mary Celestia as a popular South Shore wreck with bow, stern, boilers, anchor and both paddle wheels visible.
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