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Kolkhosnik/russian

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Deep, technical wreck dive on a historic Russian vessel.

Boat Access
42m Avg Depth
44m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the wreck of the Kolkhosnik, a Russian vessel that sank on January 17, 1942. The wreck lies at depths ranging from 130 to 145 feet. This represents a deep and technical dive requiring significant experience and specialized equipment. For more information about this historic wreck, please contact East Coast Scuba & Watersports.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckdeep divetechnical divingadvanced onlycold waterwide angle

Marine Life

Atlantic codpollockwolffishlobstercrabsculpinanemonessponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck (44m) requiring technical certification and specialized equipment.

Hazards:
depthcold waterentanglementcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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