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SS Kyarra
SS Kyarra is a classic Swanage wreck with a clear route.
Boat-only wreck dive from Swanage Pier; plan the drop around slack water and bring DSMB skills for a tidal, experienced-diver site.
About SS Kyarra
SS Kyarra is a classic Swanage wreck dive: a large passenger-and-cargo liner lying on its starboard side off Anvil Point. The wreck still offers a clear bow-to-stern route with boilers, railings, holds and collapsed deck sections, so it rewards deliberate pacing. It is a boat-only, slack-water dive for confident divers, and it gets harder once current builds or silt is stirred. Marine life is a bonus rather than the headline, with congers, bass and pollack around the structure.
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Research Estimate At SS Kyarra
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is SS Kyarra?
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Community sourced coordinates.
SS Kyarra Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
Reports put the top of the wreck around 18-21m depending on tide and where you land; the seabed is around 30m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, especially in settled weather and around slack-tide boat windows.
Typical Conditions
Tidal wreck water with a short workable slack and noticeable flow outside it; visibility varies from decent to murky.
Safety & Access At SS Kyarra
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Entanglement riskLow visibilityStrong current
Safety Notes
Use a disciplined gas plan, stay close to the shot or DSMB, and expect flow to build quickly outside slack. Treat any penetration as overhead diving and only enter with the right training.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Swanage; the site is timed around a short slack-water window and is not a casual shore dive.
Legal Notes
Historic wreck. Do not remove artifacts, and report significant finds through the Receiver of Wreck.
Local Intel For SS Kyarra
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A midships shot and an out-and-back along the wreck works well. Follow the starboard-leaning structure toward the boilers, railings and collapsed sections, and keep the dive compact if the current starts to build.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the depth, tidal flow and task loading make it a scuba site rather than a breath-hold objective.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target; the wreck sits well below comfortable surface viewing and is only meaningful as a scuba dive.
Wildlife at SS Kyarra
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At SS Kyarra
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At SS Kyarra
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
