Constellation - Bermuda Diving

Site Overview

The Constellation is a four-masted schooner that ran aground on Bermuda western reef in 1943 carrying a cargo of building materials and morphine ampoules destined for wartime use. The wreck rests at ten to eighteen metres with its stern section remarkably intact providing one of the most photogenic wreck profiles in Bermuda entire dive portfolio. The cargo of morphine ampoules still scattered across the site adds a unique historical element rarely encountered on recreational wreck dives. The hull structure supports extensive marine colonisation with dense soft coral and sponge communities sheltering diverse invertebrate life including lobsters crabs and moray eels. Schools of amberjack and groupers patrol the perimeter while glassfish fill the darker interior spaces. The intact stern with its rudder post and deck hardware provides exceptional wide-angle photographic opportunities with the surrounding blue Atlantic water as backdrop. The Constellation combines compelling wartime history accessible depth and vibrant marine ecology in a single package making it one of Bermuda most complete wreck diving experiences and a highlight of any Wreck Alley diving itinerary. The wreck diving environment at Constellation supports a productive marine ecosystem where nutrient-rich Atlantic waters sustain diverse coral communities and tropical fish populations throughout the diving season. Underwater photographers will find excellent compositions combining the natural beauty of the reef structure with abundant marine life in clear Atlantic waters. The site contributes important biodiversity value to Bermuda diving portfolio offering experiences that complement the more commonly dived locations while providing equally rewarding underwater encounters for visiting divers. Seasonal visitors including green sea turtles spotted eagle rays and migratory pelagic species add excitement to every dive with the possibility of unexpected encounters keeping divers engaged throughout their exploration of this productive wreck diving site.