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Published Aug 23, 2022Detailed wreck tour with tide timing, visibility, and dive-route detail.
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Elena R (Wreck)
Elena R (Wreck) is a Portland Bill wreck for experienced divers.
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A Portland boat operator is the practical way to hit the tide window and manage the ascent.
Elena R (Wreck) is a boat-access wreck with a short slack-water window and a broken shell-and-gravel profile suited to experienced scuba divers.
About Elena R (Wreck)
Elena R (Wreck) is a deep offshore cargo-steamer dive off Portland Bill with a planned anchor-line descent and a broken shell-and-gravel profile around the wreck. The site suits careful technical planning more than casual sightseeing because the tide window is short and the wreck is partly buried by shifting seabed. Around the wreck you can expect congers, crabs, and other wreck life around the steelwork.
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Research Estimate At Elena R (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Elena R (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Elena R (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 35m
Depth Note
The wreck sits around 27m on the seabed, with parts rising about 7m high and deeper scour toward the low 30s.
Best Season
Year-round; settled weather and neap tides are best.
Typical Conditions
Broken wreck on shell and gravel with a short slack-water window, shifting visibility, and strong tidal flow.
Safety & Access At Elena R (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Carry a delayed SMB and avoid a casual ascent once the tide starts to build.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan the dive around a tight slack-water window.
Legal Notes
No special legal restriction surfaced; standard offshore wreck-dive and tide-planning rules apply.
Local Intel For Elena R (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced scuba divers who are comfortable with current timing, shotline work, and a delayed SMB ascent.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving; the wreck is too deep and current-sensitive.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for snorkelling; access is by boat and the wreck sits well below the surface.
Wildlife at Elena R (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Elena R (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Elena R (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
