The Dunraven

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We did our first wreck dive today at the wreck site of the Dunraven (Beacon Rock) in the Strait of Gubal.
The Dunraven was a British Merchant Steamer Ship which was built in Newcastle in 1873 by Mitchell & Co and was bound for Bombay.

The wreck came to a halt upsidedown with its deepest point at 29.5M

We started the dive at the deepest point at the stren of the ship and entered the hull swimming through the inside of the ship and exiting around the middle of the ship near the engine room

Its very eerie as a lot of thoughts go through your mind wondering what kind of terror the people on board were feeling at the time it was sinking. Nobady died on the dunraven but it must have been a pretty intense time for those on board.

Diving with us today was a great chap called Adam Butler, a professional photographer who also has done many publications and has worked for roiters. All the underwater photographs are by Adam and full credit for some excellent shots, we were privaliged to have been photographed so many thanks again Adam.
Adams Website is www.bigsplashpictures.com

Some excellent marine life on this dive especially some giant Batfish Giant Moray Eels, groupers, glass fish etc..

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Photos

Propellor Shaft
Me Swimming through the massive broken propellor shaft of the Dunraven

Full Penetration!
Entering the Hull of the Dunraven

KT In the Hull
KT swimming through the hull

Peelio In the Hull
peelio swimming through the hull

Batfish!
an oblivious batfish swims infront of the lens as im exiting the hull!
ahh easy life isnt it!

Red Sea
Perfect

Comments

[Adam Butler]

Thanks for the credit
Thanks for the nice credit and words about my pictures. Just a little comment, I used to work for the Associated Press, Not Reuters (check the correct spelling) I look forward to seeing you out here again soon. Adam

[ashen]

No problem at all Adam, that you for taking the time to look.. apologies about the spelling too.. we will be back for the Thistlegorm next and hope you will join us :)