Deep Cove / Setchell Point
Setchell Point and Deep Cove are the best of both worlds - two dives from the same shore access!
Deep Cove is an excellent introductory wreck dive. This old railway barge sank many years ago. You can still see the remnants of the railway tracks but the wreck is fairly rough in general. The wreck lies in about 50' of water and measures 200'x60'. It can be circumnavigated once in a typical 45 minute dive. If divers enter the water and head due east they will come across a cave line that will lead them to the wreck. There are many cool creatures to see and divers have even spotted several octopus hanging out in the sand flat the leads to the wreck.
Setchell Point has a shelfy topography that leads down to 80' +. The best way to start the dive is to take a compass bearing from shore to approximately 15 degrees east of the Wain Rock lighthouse. Once down, divers will find all the typical critters as well as have a good shot at finding octopus.
Deep Cove is an excellent introductory wreck dive. This old railway barge sank many years ago. You can still see the remnants of the railway tracks but the wreck is fairly rough in general. The wreck lies in about 50' of water and measures 200'x60'. It can be circumnavigated once in a typical 45 minute dive. If divers enter the water and head due east they will come across a cave line that will lead them to the wreck. There are many cool creatures to see and divers have even spotted several octopus hanging out in the sand flat the leads to the wreck.
Setchell Point has a shelfy topography that leads down to 80' +. The best way to start the dive is to take a compass bearing from shore to approximately 15 degrees east of the Wain Rock lighthouse. Once down, divers will find all the typical critters as well as have a good shot at finding octopus.
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Recent photos by Mitch LaRue.