The Iberian

County Cork, Ireland

Depth

38m

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About The Iberian

This wreck,The 'Iberian' was a 2000 ton cargo ship which sank while on route to Liverpool on November 20, 1885.She sank when she collided with a reef just South of Bird Island.During the days of her sinking she drifed further out to sea and now she lies in 38m of water.Even though it sank over a century ago it is still in decent condition and is a great dive.Although due to it's sinking being over 100 years ago one needs a permit to dive it

The Iberian Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

38m

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 29%

O₂

Marine Life

Various

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