Alex Van Opstel (Wreck)
About Alex Van Opstel (Wreck)
A Belgian passenger liner wrecked after striking a mine in September 1939. The site lies in about 27 m of water, with the stern section separated and resting roughly 100 m away from the main wreck. Currents can be strong and dives are timed for slack water. The seabed is sand and gravel, and conditions can become dark with visibility influenced by the current.
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Alex Van Opstel (Wreck) Planning Details
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Reported Depth
27m+
Depth Note
Depth is described as around 27 m; the stern section lies about 100 m from the rest of the wreck.
Typical Conditions
Strong currents; visibility can be affected and it may get quite dark at times.
Safety & Access At Alex Van Opstel (Wreck)
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Strong currents are present; plan dives for slack tide.
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Scuba
Depth around 27 m with potentially strong currents; the wreck is in multiple sections with the stern about 100 m from the main wreck.
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