"Wreck dive : Dunraven" Scuba Diving Tip by Tripack

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This wreck of a British sail/steam cargo ship that sank on April 22 1876, was officially discorved in 1977. The ship lies bottom-up on the sandy sea floor, its bow pointing westward at a shallow angle to the reef. Cause of sinking: collision with reef.
Fish life on the wreck itself and on the reef , is exceptional.

Min. depth to wreck : 17m (upturned bows)
Max. depth to seabed: 32m (at stern)
Average visibility: 25-30m

Address: 27° 42' 22" N, 34° 07' 02"E
Directions: South of Beacon Rock light on Sha’ab Mahmud.

Review Helpfulness: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Sep 25, 2004
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