SS Buitenzorg
Type: 450 ton Iron steamship.
Picture:
Wreck Information: There are conflicting storys about the sinking and the cargo of this ship.
Harbour / slip:
Travel & 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 30.244 W5 44.545
Chart:
Depth: 80m
Tides:
Diveboat:
Diveshop:
Accommodation: The best place to stay to do the Buitenzorg is the Loch Aline dive centre half way up the sound of Mull. They have air, nitrox, trimix and accomadation.
Suggested experience: Trimix RB
Other comments: More info More info
Pub: Lochaline social club / The Mishnish
Created by: Finstrokes
Date: 7/7/07
Thanks To:
Underwater photos:
Wreck diagram:
Back to Finstrokes ......... Back to divesites
Dive reports :