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Directory page listing Abelard as a wreck dive site.
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Abelard
Sheltered beginner wreck with a tight boiler.
Abelard is a boat-accessed Plymouth wreck with a compact profile, sheltered water, and a short boiler penetration for experienced wreck divers.
About Abelard
Abelard is a boat-accessed wreck off the Plymouth Breakwater with a shallow, compact profile and a short boiler penetration option for careful divers. The site is broken up but still easy to read underwater, and the sandy seabed plus sheltered setting make it a strong choice for a first wreck dive with sponges, crustaceans, cuttlefish, dogfish, wrasse, and pollack around the structure.
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Research Estimate At Abelard
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Abelard?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Abelard Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 13m
Depth Note
Wreck reported to sit on a sandy bottom at 13 m; boiler structure stands about 5 m high.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered breakwater wreck with variable visibility and generally manageable water.
Safety & Access At Abelard
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Penetration into the boiler is possible but confined; keep it as a true overhead environment.
Local Intel For Abelard
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wreck dive around 13 m with optional short, confined boiler penetration for experienced divers.
Wildlife at Abelard
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Abelard
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Abelard
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
