Dive-site story
The Kolkhoznik, colloquially known as the Russian Wreck, is a historical Soviet steamship that sank off Sambro in during the Second World War. Carrying war supplies toward the Atlantic convoy routes, the vessel struck a reef and went down, leaving cargo sections, machinery, and hull plating scattered along the seabed. Because of its open-ocean exposure and depth, the site presents a demanding cold-water dive that rewards experienced divers with massive iron structures and historical artifacts encrusted in North Atlantic marine growth.
Extensive machinery and boiler sections standing off the rocky bottom
Scattered wartime cargo remains along the wreckage footprint
Dense colonization by cold-water anemones and sponges on steel plates
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and early autumn bring more settled sea conditions and the warmest surface temperatures of the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic CodGadus morhua | Common | ||||||||||||
| American LobsterHomarus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sea RavenHemitripterus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocean PoutZoarces americanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Frilled AnemoneMetridium senile | Common |
Marine forecast
