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Inchkeith Wreck
Inchkeith Wreck is a Havelock wreck with low visibility and big fish.
Local operator required
Boat access and dive logistics are handled through Havelock dive centres.
Boat dive for certified divers who can manage low visibility and want a compact wreck with a clear bow-to-stern layout.
About Inchkeith Wreck
Inchkeith Wreck is a Havelock wreck dive where the SS Inchkeith rests near Duncan Island and rewards slow, careful passes over a shallow-to-mid-depth structure. The site is known for low visibility, a clear bow-to-stern layout, and plenty of fish life and coral growth around the hull and stern propeller. It is a boat dive for certified divers, and a torch plus steady buoyancy make the wreck easier to read.
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Research Estimate At Inchkeith Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Inchkeith Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Inchkeith Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 22m
Depth Note
Published guides place the wreck from about 6 m down to 18-22 m, with the most readable structure around the stern at roughly 18 m.
Best Season
Late October to early April.
Typical Conditions
Low visibility is the main planning factor, with a shallow-to-mid wreck profile that rewards slow, guided passes and good buoyancy.
Safety & Access At Inchkeith Wreck
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficEntanglement riskLow visibility
Safety Notes
Use a torch, keep tight spacing in the low visibility, and avoid moving into the wreck without proper wreck and buoyancy control.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only through local dive centres; the site is normally reached as a guided wreck dive from Havelock.
Legal Notes
Check local operator requirements and weather before booking, because dive schools may tighten minimum experience levels when conditions worsen.
Local Intel For Inchkeith Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-accessed wreck with a simple profile and a readable stern-to-bow layout; the site suits slow navigation, torch use, and macro searching.
Freediving
Not a strong freedive target; the wreck profile and low visibility make it better for scuba training and guided fun dives.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the wreck is offshore and best appreciated underwater.
Wildlife at Inchkeith Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Inchkeith Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Inchkeith Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
