SS Orfordness
About SS Orfordness
A British merchant ship torpedoed during World War I, now resting as a wreck on the seabed off Newquay. The site is typically visited as a deeper wreck dive, with depth varying with the tide. At around 35–40 m, divers can encounter common local marine life such as conger eels and wrasse, along with crustaceans and anemones including jewel anemones and pink sea fans.
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SS Orfordness Planning Details
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Reported Depth
35m - 40m
Depth Note
Depth is about 35–40 m depending on tide state.
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Scuba
A deeper wreck dive with the seabed around 35–40 m depending on the tide.
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