Laurentic

Best time to dive

May to September

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - offshore wreck lying at 40m+

Safety notes

More broken-up/collapsed structure than the other Malin Head wrecks due to historic salvage operations; strong currents; remote, weather-exposed location

Permits & fees

No formal diver permit required; the wreck was subject to extensive historic legal salvage of its gold cargo, but recreational diving is unrestricted

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Malin Head