Ballista

Type:   Steamship

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Wreck Information :  The Ballista, is fairly intact and upright in 8 metres depth. She lies on top of two other wrecks.

Harbour / slip:

Parking directions:    Lochaline follow the A82 Glasgow to Fort William road as far as the turnoff marked 'Corran Ferry', 8 miles south west of Fort William. As you leave the ferry, turn left onto the A861 following the signs for Strontian. Turn left off the A861 just before Strontian for the A884, signposted to Lochaline   Carpark Lochaline pier      Oban - end of pier or leaving oban heading north on the steep hill to the right is a free car park takes 10 mins to walk back to the pier.    
                                   

Distance from harbour:

Lat / Long:    N56 30.1 W5 41.9        

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Depth:  8m

Tides:  Slack water is one hour before high or low water Oban, It is not essential for diving the Ballista

Diveboat: The silver swift      The Brendan     The Peregrine

Diveshop:   Loch Aline dive centre     The puffin dive centre  

Accommodation:    Loch Aline dive centre half way up the sound of Mull.                          

Suggested experience: 

Other comments: 

Pub:       Lochaline social club / The Mishnish       

Created by:   John Nicolson   

Date:      11/10/08                       

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