The Clan Stuart Wreck (1914)
This British turret steamer ran aground at Glencairn beach at 02h00 on the 21st of November 1914. She dragged her anchors during a South-East gale and met her fate. The night left her broken up with only the engine block visible from the surface, which can still be seen today. This is a very nice beginner’s wreck dive with the occasional seal swimming around. Shysharks, Zebra’s, Red Roman, Cuttlefish and octopi can also be seen here. The rare siting of a small One-Fin Electric Ray is also known.
Max Depth 9meters
Shore Dive
SAS Pietermaritzburg (1994 – formally the HMS Pelorus)
Previously named HMS Pelorus, this ship led the Normandy invasion on D-Day in the Second World War. In 1947 she became part of the South African navy, used as a training vessel and later as a minesweeper. On the 12th of November 1994 she was scuttled to form an artificial reef. The wreck is still lying upright but is showing signs of weathering. The marine life, which has grown well in such a short time makes this dive a must! Wreck penetration is easy but should be done with caution.
Max depth 22meters
Boat dive
The Wrecks of Smitswinkel Bay
In the 1970’s, 5 ships were scuttled by the South African Navy to create an artificial reef. Two were former navy frigates; the SAS Transvaal and SAS Goodhope, a Diamond Dredger; the Rockeater and two fishing trawlers: the Princess Elizabeth and the Oratava. Take a torch to marvel at the prolific and colorful corals, anemones and Nudibranchs.
Max Depth: 40 meters
Boat Dive
This British turret steamer ran aground at Glencairn beach at 02h00 on the 21st of November 1914. She dragged her anchors during a South-East gale and met her fate. The night left her broken up with only the engine block visible from the surface, which can still be seen today. This is a very nice beginner’s wreck dive with the occasional seal swimming around. Shysharks, Zebra’s, Red Roman, Cuttlefish and octopi can also be seen here. The rare siting of a small One-Fin Electric Ray is also known.
Max Depth 9meters
Shore Dive
SAS Pietermaritzburg (1994 – formally the HMS Pelorus)
Previously named HMS Pelorus, this ship led the Normandy invasion on D-Day in the Second World War. In 1947 she became part of the South African navy, used as a training vessel and later as a minesweeper. On the 12th of November 1994 she was scuttled to form an artificial reef. The wreck is still lying upright but is showing signs of weathering. The marine life, which has grown well in such a short time makes this dive a must! Wreck penetration is easy but should be done with caution.
Max depth 22meters
Boat dive
The Wrecks of Smitswinkel Bay
In the 1970’s, 5 ships were scuttled by the South African Navy to create an artificial reef. Two were former navy frigates; the SAS Transvaal and SAS Goodhope, a Diamond Dredger; the Rockeater and two fishing trawlers: the Princess Elizabeth and the Oratava. Take a torch to marvel at the prolific and colorful corals, anemones and Nudibranchs.
Max Depth: 40 meters
Boat Dive
