POLLOKSHIELDS
Protected Area
Saltus Island
Why dive here
With 328+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - POLLOKSHIELDS offers some of North Shore's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The *Pollokshields* is a grand old dame, a steamship that met its end on Elba Beach back in 1915. We love how accessible she is, sitting in just 10 metres of water. It’s a proper historical jaunt, a massive iron hulk that really shows her age. You’ll be finning over her decks, imagining the cargo, with the sunlight dappling through the water onto the hull. What makes this a standout for us is the sheer scale and how much is still there to explore. Her 98-metre length is impressive, and you can still trace the lines of her triple expansion engine. Expect to see plenty of grey snapper darting between the beams, and we’ve often spotted parrotfish grazing on the corals that have started to encrust the metal. Keep an eye out for morays peeking from the darker recesses. This wreck is perfect for newer wreck divers, or anyone who just wants a relaxed dive with a fascinating story attached. We’d suggest going on a calm morning; the visibility really opens up then, and you can appreciate her full majesty.
Typical POLLOKSHIELDS Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to POLLOKSHIELDS
Dive shops near POLLOKSHIELDS
Fantasea Diving and Watersports
Blue Water Divers & Watersports Limited
Dive Bermuda Limited
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for POLLOKSHIELDS
POLLOKSHIELDS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for POLLOKSHIELDS, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (32.33, -64.83) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 24.5–27.9°C
Air Temperature
25°C
77°F
Wind Speed
9.35 m/s
18.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1015.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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