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Portia

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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★ 4.0 (1 review)

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intermediate

An ever-changing cold-water wreck dive on shifting sands.

Boat Access

15m Avg Depth

20m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the Portia wreck. The wreck’s position changes frequently due to shifting sands, so visibility and its exact appearance can vary considerably from dive to dive. It is recommended to consider this a worthwhile diving experience. Due to the dynamic nature of the site, it's possible you won’t see the wreck in the same configuration each time you visit.

DivingFreedivingSnorkeling

Plan Your Visit

wreckcold waterboat divevariable visibility

Marine Life

SculpinCunnerSea anemoneLobsterRock crabStarfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

intermediate

Variable visibility, cold water, and a shifting wreck require experience.

Hazards:

Cold waterVariable visibilityEntanglementBoat traffic

Current Strength:

Variable

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