Divers and diving holidays on Mull
Situated in the North of Mull we are 5 km from Caliach point and the Aurania wreck....
The Aurania sits off Caliach point.
13,936-ton Cunard liner, built 1917, used as troopship. 520ft x 65ft. Steam turbines. In ballast, Liverpool to New York. POSITION: 56 36.10N; 06 19.60W. DEPTH: 9-26m.
SUNK: 5 February, 1918, under tow after torpedo from UB-67 hit port side of engine room. Eight firemen killed. Driven ashore by gale at Caliach Point, Isle of Mull.
DIVING: Much broken. Bow 7m proud in 26m, stern badly smashed in 12m. Northampton BSAC found 'Silver Pit' (remains of the silver room where liner's silver plate was stored). Care with underwater back-swell off cliffs.
pic is of Alaunia - the sister ship of the Aurania
We own Croig harbour and can offer visiting divers the use of the harbour and a mooring, our unique location opens up lots of possibilities to dive around the North of Mull and Coll with great savings in time and fuel.
There are many interesting dive sites in the loch and near by.
Croig harbour available FOC
Penmore House offers an ideal location for divers.
We are located 2 minutes from our own pier.
We have plenty space for car and trailer parking.
We offer garage hanging for dry suits, fresh water hose available for cleaning.
The owner is a former professional inshore diver with extensive local dive knowledge.
