Dive-site story
Resting off the rugged coast of Isla de Las Palomas near Tarifa, the wreckage of this steamship lies scattered along a rocky seabed. The hull and boiler sections have broken apart over decades of Atlantic and Mediterranean tidal exchange, creating sheltered cavities that provide habitat for marine life. Navigating the site requires keeping an eye on the persistent currents characteristic of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Extensive structural remains including engine components and twisted hull plates
Frequent encounters with oceanic sunfish during peak summer upwelling
Dense colonization of gorgonians and sponges across the remaining iron framework
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and calmer weather windows occur during late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocean sunfishMola mola | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
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