Kingston Turquoise

 

Type:   Steam Trawler   

 

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Wreck Information :   The wreck is in two halves and the bow is the half I dived. The other half is nearby but I never saw it. There are nets and ropes on the bow which keep you alert. (see U/W Pictures)

 

Harbour / slip: Stromness

 

Travel directions:  Northlinkferries    0845 6000 449.     Photographic ID is required on the ferry now

 

Parking directions:   At Stromness harbour   
                                   

Distance from harbour: 22Nm

 

Lat / Long:    N59 13 .42 W3 34.75 on North shoal           

 

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Depth:  65m

 

Tides: Dive slack water

 

Diveboat: The Karin

 

Diveshop:  Scapascuba This is the place to get a suit sorted and delivered back to the boat.

 

Accommodation:       Polrudden guest house                           

 

Suggested experience:   Trimix rebreather

 

Other comments: I enjoyed this dive but its not the best out here, the stern has a few bits of brass left.

 

Pub:          The Ferry Inn & Flatties Bar                  

 

Created by:     John Nicolson

 

Date:     4/6/08                        

 

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