FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) - South Coast

The Feltria, or what we believe to be the Feltria, is a deep-water wreck off Ireland’s south coast. At 58 metres, it’s a dive for experienced technical teams, not a casual jaunt. This massive steamship, sunk by a German submarine in 1917, lies upright and mostly intact, a ghostly silhouette emerging from the green depths. We’ve found the stern section particularly dramatic, with its huge propeller still in place, encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones. The sheer scale of the ship, 128 metres long, means you need multiple dives just to get a sense of it. Visibility here can be a lottery, but on a good day, when the sunlight filters down, you can make out the ship’s structure, the davits for the lifeboats still reaching out into the gloom. Schools of pollack often swirl around the superstructure, and we’ve seen conger eels poking their heads from inside the collapsed holds. It's a sombre, powerful dive, a proper piece of maritime history down there. Our advice: pick your weather window carefully, because a strong surface current will make the descent and ascent a real challenge. For those with the training, it’s a rewarding glimpse into the past.

Location
South Coast, Ireland, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.962284, -7.311917
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
58m

Marine Protected Area: Helvick Head SAC

Best Time to Dive in South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in South Coast occur in January, averaging 8.8°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 8.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 8.8°C (air: 7.0°C)
  • February: 8.8°C (air: 8.3°C)
  • March: 8.8°C (air: 8.1°C)
  • April: 8.8°C (air: 9.3°C)
  • May: 8.8°C (air: 11.8°C)
  • June: 8.8°C (air: 14.2°C)
  • July: 8.8°C (air: 15.6°C)
  • August: 8.8°C (air: 15.8°C)
  • September: 8.8°C (air: 14.6°C)
  • October: 8.8°C (air: 12.4°C)
  • November: 8.8°C (air: 9.9°C)
  • December: 8.8°C (air: 8.1°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in South Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to FELTRIA (POSSIBLY)

Marine Life in South Coast

Home to 199 recorded species including 97 reef fish, 24 sharks & rays, 14 whales & dolphins, 14 other, 10 crabs & lobsters, 10 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for FELTRIA (POSSIBLY)

Based on average water temperature of 8.8°C.

  • Drysuit - water at 9°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • 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