KINCARDINE - South Coast

The Kincardine, a casualty of a 1917 U-boat attack, lies deep off the South Coast of Ireland. This isn't a beginner's wreck, dropping to 60 metres, so you’ll need your technical certs and a solid plan. The visibility here can be challenging, often ranging from murky to a decent 10 metres on a good day, but that just adds to the atmospheric dive. We love the sheer scale of the Kincardine. At over 100 metres long, it's a huge undertaking, even for multiple dives. You can still pick out the triple-expansion engine, an impressive piece of engineering, and the massive boilers. Our favourite part is the bow section, a real photographic opportunity, adorned with dead man’s fingers. Look closely in the gloom and you’ll often find conger eels peering out from gaps and ling lurking in the shadows. This wreck is a proper penetration dive for those with the right training, offering access to some of the internal compartments, but always proceed with caution; it’s an old lady and she’s showing her age. Dive this one with an experienced local guide.

Location
South Coast, Ireland, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
52.312830, -10.275666
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

Marine Protected Area: Dingle Peninsula 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

Nearest Dive Centres to KINCARDINE

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 KINCARDINE

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