WRECK of the SS Doris

OVERVIEW

STAR RATING: 5 star

SIZE: 1,381 gross tons

BUILT: Wood, Skinner & Co. (Newcastle)

DIMENSIONS: 85m X 12m X 5m

SANK: July 12th 1909

CAUSE: Ran aground in fog

LOCATION: South side of Neist Point

WRECK DEPTH: 6 to 30 metres

CONDITIONS: Caution in SW, W, NW wind

TIDES: Slack water essential

SEABED: Black rock reef onto coarse white sand

DESCRIPTION

The SS Doris lies near the most westerly promontory of Skye where a long finger of rock curls into the ocean to catch the tide and everything in it. The wreck lies in a rocky gulley broken up and reaching to a depth of 28mand lying on coarse bright white sand ensure good visibility and dramatic light. It requires careful planning, for a great club dive. It is extremely high energy with a prolific abundance of species choosing to shelter here and the surrounding topography is equally dramatic.

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