The Briseis

Garden Route, South Africa

Depth

12m

Visibility

3m - 9m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About The Briseis

This dive site consists of an ancient wreck which sank here in the middle of the 19th century (1859) while returning from India. Due to the age of the wreck she is obviously subject to wear and tear and now lies scattered over a distance of about 150 meters. It has been said that there was gold and silver on board but there have apparently been no findings of such. She lies at a shallow 12 meters.

The Briseis Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

3m – 9m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O₂

Marine Life

Various

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