Belgian King Wreck

California, United States

Depth

108ft

Visibility

20ft - 59ft

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Advanced

About Belgian King Wreck

This is the remains of a old Belgian Steamship that ran aground and sank in 1899. Today there is not much left of her as the Bay was dredged many years ago to make way for larger ships. Abundant marine life covers this area.

Belgian King Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

108ft

Visibility Range

20ft – 59ft

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 33%

O₂

Marine Life

Sheepheads
Blacksmiths
Fish
Groupers
Kelp Bass
Various
Nudibranchs

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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