Xihwu Reef the Boeing 737 Artificial Reef

The Worlds only Boeing 737 Dive Site  located at 48° 56.46 123° 43.080 near Chemainus B.C. CANADA

This scuba diving site in BC continues to evolve as a habitat for a variety of creatures found in the Pacific Northwest.

Coast Salish Carver Gus Modest created the totem for the site shown on the left. The carving is that of a Human Figure transforming to or from a Red Urchin, with a Killer whale emerging from his mouth

This artificial reef sunk in January or 2006 now has four years off life under the Salish Sea, divers from all over the world have visited this dive site. Many visit every year to see the development of new species. Despite nasty rumors the Aircraft remains intact and continues to be a safe dive site showing little or no signs of deterioration or corrosion. The wings, supports and fuselage are checked annually for structural integrity and corrosion. As of 2009 it continues to be a very cool dive. The Sea Urchin mask has been lowered to the bottom where it is less prone to damage from boaters that continue to tie up to the ascent and descent lines, please do not do this.

 Please tie up to the  floats marked for  mooring , and do not deploy an anchor in the area. Thank you

Over 100 species identified on the aircraft to 2009  Come and check it out with 49th Parallel Dive charters.

Don't be satisfied with just diving the plane come and see what other great and cool diving including reefs and historic shipwreck that only we have to offer in our region.

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