Dive directory page; lists boat access and an approximate depth of 18m/59ft.
Historic South Shore wreck with intact paddlewheel remains.
Historic South Shore wreck with intact paddlewheel remains.
Boat access and South Shore exposure make a local Bermuda operator the normal way to dive it.
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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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.
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.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Classic photo wreck with visible paddlewheel frame, boilers, anchor and bow remains.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive directory page; lists boat access and an approximate depth of 18m/59ft.
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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