Ennerdale Wreck

Best time to dive

October to May; April to May; October to November

What you might see

• Moray eelLikely
• Nurse sharkReliably seen
• Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - wreck sits at 25-30m depth

Safety notes

Large Royal Fleet Auxiliary oil tanker (RFA Ennerdale) sank in June 1970 after striking an uncharted granite obstruction while departing Mahe to resupply the Beira Patrol blockade, going down within 30 minutes with a full load of oil; wreck now broken up in places, stern section (bronze propeller, pilot house) largely intact and described as offering easy penetration for qualified divers - standard overhead-environment risks (entanglement, silt-out, disorientation) apply; depth at/near recreational limits; long weather-dependent boat trip adds exposure risk

Permits & fees

None required; not within an SPGA-managed marine park

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Victoria, Mahé