Diving the Tabarka

A dive on the Block ship Tabarka
Dive Site: Tabarka
Location: 58°9'N; 03°20'W
Description: 2600 ton freighter
Length: 20 metres approx. (65 feet)
Depth: 15 metres to seabed (50 feet)
Visibility: 15 metres (50 feet)

The Tabarka makes a good second dive for later in the week when tissue saturation is going through the roof. It lies upside down and easy penetration is possible through large holes in the bow, with plenty of space leading to the engine room. There are two massive drums over 2 metres in diameter inside. This is a picturesque dive with many a photo opportunity for those who have cameras. There is a strong current flowing around the wreck that clears any silt away, so the wreckage may be visible from the surface. It lies amongst kelp forests. The sides of the wreck do not offer much to look at, you need to get to the bow or stern and venture inside. The light from the surface means a torch isn't necessary, but it would help to light up the abundant sea life. You will find shoals of fish, huge starfish, wrasse, sea urchins and much more around the wreck and inside it. This would make an ideal first wreck dive in cold water. A free ascent is necessary as the strength of the current does not allow for a line to be used. Be sure to look up on ascent in case of any other traffic passing overhead.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• scapa
• flow
• tabarka