Scuba Diving in British Columbia, Canada

Dive Site: "HMCS Mackenzie" Wreck

Location: Sidney

The former HMCS MacKenzie, one of 7 local artificial reefs and another great dive site near Sidney, is a 112 meter (366 foot) Canadian anti-submarine destroyer that was sunk September 16, 1995 by the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia.

The ship's keel lies in around 30 meters (90-100 feet), the radar tower stands in 10 meters (30-40 feet) and the upper deck at around 18 meters (55-65 feet). There are mooring buoy's attached near the bow, bridge and stern for an easy descent.

The surrounding currents can be quite strong, stirring up the sandy bottom and reducing visibility.

While this ship was properly prepared to serve as an artificial wreck, with several easy openings for penetrating the ship, divers should never attempt to penetrate this or any other ship without proper training and experience.

For more information on diving in British Columbia, see www.cooldives.com

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