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Diving in Quebec - Germanicus
Dive site characteristics
Types Sea dive Shipwreck dive Deep dive Fauna dive
Conditions Visibility more or less reduced Thermocline or cold water Strong current
Interests Seals or other pinnipeds Sea stars Sea shells
Services Parking Boat ramp Swimming Picnic tables W.C. Bathroom
Planification Rescue in case of emergency Weather conditionsRoad conditionsRoad map
Diving notes

Behavior to have: respect the environment and the fauna.

The dives are done from a boat. The dives are done in sea water, watch your buoyancy. Raise the weight on your weight belt accordingly.

The Germanicus measures about 100m (315ft) long and lies at a depth of about 4m down to 25m. The shipwreck lies on its port side. From St-Fabien-sur-Mer, 9.6km has to be done by boat before reaching the site near Biquette Island. It is mostly preferrable to use the service of a local dive operator.

Entry points

Note: directions are accurate as possible. It is recommended to go with someone who knows the site. There are strong tidal currents. The water tidal may sometimes have an amplitude of 5m.

 Site  Depth   Characteristics 

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 1-Germanicus
 12-75′  It measures 350′ long by 49′ wide ant it sank in 1919.
 2-Blehem
 12-75′  It is right under the Germanicus et sank in 1878.
Road directions
Approximative travel time : 07:00 hrs

Don’t get into trouble, make a reservation with Aquatour by calling (418) 869-2300 or (418) 750-1998 (excursion fee).
Bring your C-card: you must register in order to dive on the site.

From highway 20, follow the indication leading to Rivière-du-Loup where the highway 20 becomes road 132. You must continue up to St-Fabien-sur-Mer where you will turn on your left toward North (the St-Fabien village is located on the South side of the intersection).

Touristic note: you are near Pointe-au-Père (Father Point) where you can visit the Musée de la Mer (Sea Museum) which presents an excellent exhibit about the Empress of Ireland (the 3rd largest sea tragedy after the ones of the Titanic and the Lusitania ; some historical data can be read at PBS Online).

And also on the road or while returning, you may visit Musée maritime du Québec (Quebec Maritime Museum) located at L’Islet, a nice visit to do.

Diver’s services
 Services   Address        Phone        Description 
Aquatour St-Fabien sur Mer 418 750-1998 air, charter

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