Ennerdale Wreck - Inner Islands

The Ennerdale Wreck, sunk intentionally in 1970, lies upright off Mahé’s coast, a proper steel skeleton for exploration. Dropping to around 30 metres, it's a good one for advanced open-water divers comfortable with depth. We always find plenty to look at here: big potato groupers hang out in the cargo holds, and we've spotted lionfish cruising the superstructure. Schools of fusiliers often swirl around the bow, a shimmering curtain you can swim right through. Visibility usually holds up well, making it easy to appreciate the sheer size of this old British oil tanker.

Location
Inner Islands, Seychelles, Indian Ocean & East Africa
Coordinates
-4.495300, 55.521984
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Mamelles

Best Time to Dive in Inner Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Inner Islands occur in April, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 26.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.7°C
  • February: 29.0°C
  • March: 29.8°C
  • April: 30.4°C
  • May: 29.8°C
  • June: 28.5°C
  • July: 26.8°C
  • August: 26.6°C
  • September: 27.4°C
  • October: 28.3°C
  • November: 29.0°C
  • December: 29.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Inner Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Ennerdale Wreck

Marine Life in Inner Islands

Home to 184 recorded species including 156 reef fish, 8 hard corals, 6 sharks & rays, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Ennerdale Wreck

Based on average water temperature of 28.6°C, currents 11 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories