wreck diving in Tramore

rasper

anyone got any ideas or links on wreck diving in the Tramore bay region, my understanding that theres a couple of hundred wrecks out there. sounds interesting

Benny-c

Reference:

http://www.irishwrecksonline.net/details/Oasis648.htm

Vessel Type: Large sail vessel
Location: Co. Waterford
Date of Loss: 11th January 1868 Place: Tramore
Cause of Loss: Ran aground Boat Dive from: Tramore
Charted Depth: 12m Irish O.S. Map: Discovery Series No.
Height of Wreck: Scattered Admiralty Chart No: 1410 and/or 2049
Hull Material: Iron Latitude: 52 07.40 North
Type of Seabed: Rocks Longitude: 07 06.40 West
Average Visibility: 20m Diving Experience: Experienced Novice

Diving Information:

Lies in a small bay near Newtown Head immediately below the 3 towers of the Metal Man, about half way between a huge rock and the cliff on the left hand side.
In 10 - 12m close inshore and lying in an East-West direction.
Subject to South or South-East winds and seas.
Dive at slack High Water.



Historical Information:

Built 1861 by Jones of Liverpool and was owned by Fletcher & co., Liverpool.
She measured 16.89 x 5.53 x 3.14 metres and grossed 117 tons.
Ran onto the rocks at the Metal Man while bound for Liverpool from Tramore with a cargo of linseed oil.
Twenty-seven of the 30 crew were rescued.
Captain was H. Parsall.


There is alot more info on http://www.irishwrecksonline.net

christophicus

Is anyone else here a member of Waterford harbour sub aqua club??

Peace

I've never dived with them personally...

http://www.dungarvancharterboats.com/