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Updated Apr 1, 2024Independent wreck writeup describing visibility and a planned wreck dive profile.
Dive Spot Guide•
Rms Solway
Historic steamship wreck dive off Malpica in the Costa da Morte.
Local operator required
Boat access from Malpica is the normal way to reach the wreck.
Boat-only wreck dive with exposed Atlantic access, broken structure, and a good fit for competent divers who can wait for a calm window.
About Rms Solway
Historic steamship wreck off Malpica in Galicia's Costa da Morte. This is a boat dive to a broken-up wreck on an exposed Atlantic coast, with scattered structure and machinery remains rather than a neat intact hull. It suits competent wreck divers who are comfortable planning around sea state, buoyancy, and changing conditions, and it rewards deliberate exploring instead of a rushed swim-through.
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Research Estimate At Rms Solway
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Rms Solway?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Rms Solway Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 27m
Depth Note
Public depth references vary by section and route, with accounts placing the wreck from about 20m to 27m.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn, with summer and early autumn usually the easiest windows.
Typical Conditions
Open Atlantic boat dive with clearer-than-ria water on good days, but weather windows matter more than the calendar.
Safety & Access At Rms Solway
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Entanglement riskStrong currentWaves
Safety Notes
Broken structure, snag points, and open-coast movement make buoyancy control and conservative gas planning important.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no shore-entry route.
Legal Notes
Leave wreck material in place and follow normal local dive-operator and maritime rules.
Local Intel For Rms Solway
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a boat-accessed wreck dive for certified divers comfortable with open-water planning and deliberate wreck touring.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the route and exposure are better suited to scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep and too exposed for casual surface viewing.
Recent Logged Visits At Rms Solway
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Rms Solway
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
