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NBM Dive Site Resource

RMS Empress of Ireland

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

TECHNICAL DIVE REQUIRED FOR THE DEEPER SECTIONS — RMS Empress of Ireland spans approximately 85–148 ft / 26–45 m depending on tide. Its deepest sections exceed recreational depth limits, while current, cold water and complex wreckage elevate the entire dive.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessRiver or estuary boat/shore dive
ExperienceMixed-depth site — deeper sections require technical and decompression training; strong-current and cold-water experience are essential
Maximum depth26-45 m / 85-148 ft depending on tide
Best seasonSeasonal; current, tide and weather dependent
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Why divers know this place

Highlights

St. Lawrence maritime heritage and cold-water habitat.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Historic wreck and gravesite. Use an experienced local operator, follow all heritage protections and verify tides, current, access rules and current site conditions.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Tidal current, cold water, limited visibility, depth, decompression obligations, entanglement, unstable or overhead wreckage and remote emergency response.

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Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.