Dive-site story
The Lartington was a nineteenth-century English cargo steamer that met its end on Bermuda's outer barrier reef while carrying a haul of cotton. Today, the vessel lies broken across sand chutes and hard coral formations. Divers can trace the drive machinery from the prominent steam boilers down to the stern assembly. Schools of reef fish gather in the sheltered pockets beneath the collapsed iron plating, while the bow area rests upright against the reef flat.
Well-defined steam boilers and propeller shaft exposed among the reef
Intact bow section standing clear of the surrounding sand
Iron ribs and hull framing encrusted with hard corals and sea fans
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings calmer sea conditions and warmer water across Bermuda's northern reefs.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda ChubKyphosus sectatrix | Common | ||||||||||||
| Stoplight ParrotfishSparisoma viride | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green MorayGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common |
Marine forecast
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