Some of the Wreck Dive Sites

• HMS Drake
  • 14100 ton heavy cruiser torpedoed by U-79 on 2nd October 1917.
  • Lying in 18 metres of water in Church Bay, Rathlin Island.
  • Wreck is well broken up, having been salvaged and blown up several times by the Royal Navy.
  • Diving conditions are good with weak tidal streams and good visibility.

• SS Lochgarry
  • Government transport formerly of MacBrayne's Hebrides fleet struck rocks off the Mull of Kintyre and drifted, finally sinking off the east coast of Rathlin on 21st January 1942.
  • Lying in 33 metres of water, upright and intact.
  • Strong tidal streams ensure excellent visibility, but restrict diving to slack water periods.

• SS Santa Maria
  • US Registered oil tanker torpedoed by UB-19 on 25th February 1918.
  • Lying in 66 metres of water off Fair Head.
  • Wreck lies on her side intact 50 metres to the top rail.
  • Strong tidal streams ensure excellent visibility, but restrict diving to slack water periods; only recommended for experienced divers.

• SS Templemore
  • Sank in Ballycastle Bay on 6th December 1911 in heavy weather.
  • Lying in 18 metres of water, well broken up.
  • This wreck is inhabited by several tame conger eels which may be hand fed by divers.
  • Diving conditions are good with weak tidal streams.

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