SS Floristan

Type: Steamship by J. Readhead & Sons Ltd. South Shields 1928. 5478gt 415ft x 54ft. Single Screw Triple Expansion Engines. by J. Readhead & Sons Ltd. South Shields 1928. 5478gt 415ft x 54ft. Single Screw Triple Expansion Engines. Launched 19th June 1928, completed August 1928.

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Wreck Information:

Harbour / slip: Slipway at Portnahaven

Travel directions:   Caledonian MacBrayne ferries run a regular service to the island from Kennacraig (note that there are 2 ports on Islay - Port Ellen and Port Askaig). Check out the Travel Links to get directions to Kennacraig from your home and the Caledonian MacBrayne link for the ferry timetable and booking details. The ferry crossing is approximately 2 hours.        

Distance from harbour:     

Lat & Long: 55.48.08N, 06.28.15W in Kilchiaran Bay

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Depth:  12m

Tides:  Its vulnerable to big swells that roll in from the Atlantic.

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Diveshop:   None so you will need to take everything......everything except whisky

Accommodation:     Self Catering Cottage                                 

Suggested experience:  Sport diver              

Other comments:  It Sank on 1942 after running aground at Kilchiaran Bay on Islay with its cargo of Tanks, jeeps, tin, coins, gold bulion, steam trains, rolling stock and copper wire.

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Created by:   John Nicolson           

Date:   10/5/07                                

Thanks To:       Finstrokes                  

Underwater photos: To follow

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