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Swiftsure

Orkney, United Kingdom
Depth
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62ft
Visibility
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33ft - 98ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Beginner

About Swiftsure

The SS Swiftsure was a British Wooden Hulled Vessel. She was used as a Coal Carrier. On October 8 , 1886 she left the harbor of Gibraltar after loading supplies and was never heard from again. As time passed, several interesting items, such as her lifebuoys and name plates washed ashore. In december 1886 she was officially reported as missing and it was believed that the vessel may have sunk in the Bristol Channel. Years later the remains of her wreck has been found and positively confirmed to be the Swifshure. She lies in shallow water and is easily accessible by all level divers.

Swiftsure Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Wreck, Reef
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:19m
Visibility Range:10m - 30m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 48% O2

Marine Life

  • Various

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