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Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Easy Portland harbour wreck with silt and swim-throughs.
Spaniard/Encuri is a sheltered Portland Harbour wreck that works well for easy training dives if you keep the silt and visibility in check.
About Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck) is a sheltered Portland Harbour wreck with a shallow profile, a fairly intact bow, and broken-up sections aft that make it a good easy dive or training run. The site is more about wreck shape, swim-throughs, and controlled buoyancy than about coral, and it rewards divers who stay gentle on the silt.
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Research Estimate At Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
Where Is Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 14m
Depth Note
The wreck is described as going from about 7 m to 14 m, with the most intact structure around the shallower end.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered harbour wreck with limited tidal flow, a silt-prone aft section, and better visibility above the bow.
Safety & Access At Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Keep trim tight, avoid stirring silt, and use a torch if you want to look into tighter sections.
Access Restrictions
Portland Harbour boat and vessel rules apply, and the site is best approached with local support if you want an easy entry.
Legal Notes
Follow Portland Harbour rules and standard dive-site etiquette.
Local Intel For Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The bow stays relatively intact, while the aft wreckage is broken up and better approached with careful buoyancy.
Recent Logged Visits At Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Spaniard/Encuri (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
