The Corinthian

This dive site presents the Niobe Corinthian, a unique artificial reef created from a former casino ship. Originally constructed as an oil tender by Shell Oil in the Gulf of Mexico, the vessel arrived in Bermuda in 2005 with plans to operate as a floating casino, initially circumventing local regulations. However, it was quickly seized by police in August 2006 due to gaming operations and subsequently faced further incidents including fire damage and repeated raids throughout 2007-2008. The government eventually took ownership of the derelict structure in 2014. The Stempel Foundation undertook significant work to prepare the vessel for its new role, removing hazardous materials, demolishing structures, and cleaning the engine room. On April 4, 2017, the ship was intentionally submerged off Bermuda, initially by the starboard bow before being turned by wind towards the port side. The wreck now offers a fascinating dive experience with rusted remains of its former casino life. Visibility around the site can vary. While specific animal observations aren’t documented in this description, the artificial reef structure provides habitat potential for marine life.