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WRECK of the SS Chadwick

OVERVIEW

STAR RATING: 5 star

SIZE: 1,463 gross tons

BUILT: Swan, Hunter (Newcastle)

DIMENSIONS: 77m x 10m x 6 m

SANK: July 5th 1892

CAUSE: Ran aground

LOCATION: Oisgill Bay

WRECK DEPTH: 15 to 25 metres

CONDITIONS: Caution in SW, W, NW wind

TIDES: Slack water essential

SEABED: Black rock reef on white sand

DESCRIPTION

The SS Chadwick is an exposed and tidal site with the reward of high energy, good visibility and light. It is easily dived with careful planning and is an ideal club dive in depths of 15 -24m. The wreck lies inverted in 3 sections, with its structure offering an interesting safe haven for a diversity of marine life with abundant soft coral cloaking the surrounding reefs. Curious seals may pop by for a visit and the area is frequented by cetacean and basking shark.