Alternative Names: None
Type of Dive: Shore wreck dive on a British steamship carrying a cargo of salt, so don't expect to see any cargo.
Suggested experience: Novice upwards
Distance from Helston: 6 miles 20 Mins Head south on the A3083 and turn right at HMS Seahawk onto the single track road and follow to the beach at the end of the road. Google Plymouth: 77 miles 2Hrs
Parking directions: On the road to the beach there is a car park Google Just past the beach cafe there is space for two cars Google
Lat & Long: 50.038489, -5.271912 Postcode TR12 7QE Google
Tides: Tide tables
Depth: 10m
Site entry/exit: Four-wheel-drive is needed to drop off the dive kit then its an easy entry/exit on the beach. Head straight out 10m before the rocks on the left of the beach.
Underwater directions: Its a small steel wreck but well preserved as it probably has been covered in sand for a lot of the time since it sank here.
Air & Nitrox: Kennack diving Porthkerris Divers
Site Hazards:
Nearest Public phone: Mullion
Mobile Network service: Contact me
Accommodation: Terance farm cottages
Other comments: Ask locally if the wreck is visible. It gets covered in sand, totally covered at times. Don't forget to use the comments at the bottom of the page to let other Divers know what its like to dive here.
Pub: Halzephron inn Mullion Cove Hotel The old Inn
Cafe: There is a beach cafe just up from the beach. Google Poldhu Beach Cafe
Created By: James Young
Date: 25/6/11
Revision: 2
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