James Egan Layne
Iconic WWII shipwreck dive with abundant UK marine life.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
23m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site offers a fascinating exploration of a World War II Liberty ship, torpedoed and sunk in March 1945. The wreck measures approximately 130 meters in length and weighs 7000 tonnes, making it a substantial underwater feature. It’s generally considered a worthwhile dive due to the abundant marine life that frequently inhabits the area around the wreck. Maximum depth during this dive is around 23 meters. This offers a good opportunity for divers of various experience levels.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wreckboat divewide anglemacro photographyintermediate
Marine Life
PollackBibCuckoo WrasseBallan WrasseConger EelEuropean LobsterEdible CrabPlumose AnemoneDead Man's FingersJohn Dory
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Accessible max depth, but wreck orientation and potential currents require experience.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:
Variable
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