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The Mary Celestia

Historic South Shore wreck with intact paddlewheel remains.

Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
Local operator required

Boat access and South Shore exposure make a local Bermuda operator the normal way to dive it.

Boat-accessed South Shore wreck in Bermuda with visible paddlewheel, boiler and anchor remains.

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

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge

Where Is The Mary Celestia?

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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

Sharp coralSurge

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

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

Classic photo wreck with visible paddlewheel frame, boilers, anchor and bow remains.

The Mary Celestia Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at The Mary Celestia

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Recent Logged Visits At The Mary Celestia

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Dive Spot Log Averages At The Mary Celestia

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Avg. Visibility25m
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The Mary Celestia Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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The Mary Celestia Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Dive directory page; lists boat access and an approximate depth of 18m/59ft.

www.bermuda.com · Official

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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