Lartington - Bermuda Diving

Site Overview

The Lartington is a nineteenth-century steamship resting on Bermuda western reef at eight to twenty-two metres depth. The wreck features impressive steam engine machinery including massive boilers and cylinder blocks that have become focal points for marine colonisation. Dense soft coral and sponge growth covers the iron surfaces while schools of grunts and snappers gather around the engine section. The depth range provides options for both shallow exploration of upper hull sections and deeper investigation of the engine room area. Moray eels shelter between boiler sections and occasional nurse sharks patrol the perimeter. The Lartington adds industrial heritage diversity to Bermuda wreck diving portfolio complementing the more common sailing vessel and blockade runner wrecks. The wreck diving environment at Lartington 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.