Canterbury Wreck

About The Canterbury Wreck

 

Team Dive Planet have spent countless hours on the Canterbury wreck project, from helping strip this mighty warrior, to researching her past in order to bring you all the information in one location. Explore the links below as you go on an adventure leading up to the great finale, of her sinking and diving options in NZ's amazing aquatic realm.


 

F421 the pennant name of the HMNZS Canterbury sits here in the final stages as she is prepared to take on a new role as New Zealand's greatest wreck dive location in Deep Water Cove Bay of Islands.

Dive Canterbury Wreck

 

Dive Canterbury Wreck

All about what makes the Canterbury such a memorable dive and charter information

HMNZS Canterbury History

 

HMNZS Canterbury History

Here we look at the service history and specifications of the former HMNZS Canterbury F421. Team Dive Planet has the most accurate and informative information from the time of her construction right up to present date as we now explore her taking on a new role as another stunning wreck dive in New Zealands Aquatic Realm.

Stripping F421

 

Stripping of the Canterbury F421

In-depth infomation including videos and photos of the canterbury sinking.

Video Footage Sinking F421

Video footage Canterbury Wreck. Here we have a selection of footage of sinking the Canterbury wreck F421. Video of her sitting in Deepwater Cove then sinking followed by the diving she is offering.

 

Articles / Photos From Divers

Send your Dive Reports in about diving the HMNZS Canterbury wreck or click on the articles below. Do you have video? if so contact info@diveplanet.co.nz as we would like to feature your videos here on the Dive Planet Portal.
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Diving F421

Explore the Canterbury wreck F421 here with Dive Planet....

 

Baitfish Canterbury Wreck Deepwater Cove

The former HMNZS Canterbury F - 421 is located at Deepwater Cove in the stunning bay of Islands. In a little over a year this protector of NZ is already taking on a new role attracting... Video footage of...


Canterbury wreck F421 Deep water Cove prior to scuttling, Photo by Peter Morris

 

Canterbury wreck F421 explodes in flame upon detonation. Photo by Peter Morris

 

Canterbury F421 as she lists to starboard sinking, Photo by Peter Morris

 

F421 sinking at a rapid pace,Photo by Peter Morris

 

This is a 3D scan of the Canterbury wreck sitting in perfect position at a depth of 30 meters in Deep Water Cove. ENL imagery is the best you can get.

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