HMS BREDAH (POSSIBLY) - South Coast

The HMS Bredah, or what we believe is the Bredah, is an interesting one. It’s shallow, only four metres, but that’s part of its charm. This isn't a dive for coral fanatics, obviously, but if you love history, this site hums with it. We’ve spent hours here, feeling the current tug, imagining the chaos back in 1690 when it blew up. It was a massive loss of life, a real tragedy. What's left is spread out, a scatter of timbers and cannons mostly, but there's a definite hull shape discernible. The wooden planks are dark, almost black, and completely encrusted with mussels and anenomes. Finding a cannon still bolted to the seabed, half-buried, is always a thrill. It's a dark dive, even in bright sunshine, the light struggling to penetrate the silty water, giving it a sombre, reflective mood. We’d suggest going on an incoming tide, as the visibility tends to be better before the current picks up too much. It’s a site that rewards patience, letting your eyes adjust, slowly picking out the details. We love finding the old pottery shards – a small, tangible link to the past.

Location
South Coast, Ireland, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
51.826450, -8.279966
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
4m

Marine Protected Area: Cork Harbour SPA

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

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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 HMS BREDAH (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