wreck

Log This Dive

LOUIS SHIED

The Louis Shied is a cracker of a shore dive, and we rate it highly for anyone wanting a taste of wreck diving without the boat trip. It sits in a surprisingly sheltered bay, usually making for a pretty calm entry. You’re right on top of it almost immediately. The whole thing is incredibly broken up, scattered across the seabed in a chaotic jumble of metal plates, ribs, and machinery. It’s not one of those intact wrecks you can penetrate, but that's part of its charm. We love picking through the debris, spotting huge spider crabs hunkering down in crevices and the occasional dogfish tucked away under a twisted beam. Schools of pollack often swirl around the larger sections, shimmering in the shafting light. The depth is fantastic, just 3 metres, so you get incredible bottom time. Our top tip: dive it on a calm day with good sun, the light play through the kelp and across the metal is beautiful then. It’s perfect for new wreck divers or photographers wanting to practice their skills in benign conditions.