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Beaconsfield

También conocido como: SS Beaconsfield

82-metre British cargo ship sunk in 1905 at 24-32m in Hustadvika, now an artificial reef colonised by wrasses and Atlantic marine life.

Por qué bucear en Beaconsfield

Lo que hace especial este punto de buceo.

  1. 1
    Historic British Cargo Ship

    Built 1887 in Newcastle, sank 1905 carrying coal on the Blyth-Trondheim route.

  2. 2
    Full Wreck in One Dive

    82m hull swimmable bow to stern in a single pass at 24-32m depth.

  3. 3
    Norwegian Atlantic Wreck

    Located at Bjogna in Hustadvika, accessed by boat from Stromsholmen.

  4. 4
    Drysuit Required

    Cold Norwegian Atlantic waters require drysuit for all dives year-round.

Profundidad y perfil

24m
Profundidad mínima
32m
Profundidad máxima
24–32m
Rango típico
PecioRoca

Condiciones

Temperatura
15°C
Visibilidad
10–20m
Corriente
variable

Dificultad y certificación

ModeradoCert. mínima: AOW

Standard wreck dive at recreational depth. No penetration data available. Cold water and drysuit required.

Preguntas frecuentes

How deep is the Beaconsfield wreck?▾
The wreck lies at 24-32 metres, well within advanced recreational diving limits. A dive log from 2008 records a maximum depth of 28.9 metres during a bow-to-stern swim. The 82-metre hull can be covered in a single pass with around 24 minutes of bottom time.
What happened to the Beaconsfield?▾
D/S Beaconsfield was a British cargo ship built in Newcastle in 1887. She ran aground at Bjogna in Hustadvika on 7 April 1905 while carrying coal from Blyth to Trondheim. The steel-hulled vessel measured 82.3 metres and was powered by a triple expansion steam engine.
Do I need a drysuit to dive wrecks in Norway?▾
Yes. Norwegian Atlantic waters sit around 15°C even in summer at the surface, and cooler at depth. A drysuit with adequate thermal undergarments is essential for all diving in this region, including the Beaconsfield.
Can you penetrate the Beaconsfield wreck?▾
No published information describes the wreck's current structural condition or whether penetration is possible. After more than 120 years underwater, external swimming along the hull is the documented approach. A sketch by diver Nils Aukan exists for orientation.
How do I arrange a dive on the Beaconsfield?▾
Strømsholmen Sjøsportsenter in Hustadvika operates guided boat trips to the wreck. A minimum of four divers is required per trip. The centre runs during summer months, roughly June through September. Contact them directly to check availability and conditions.
What marine life lives on the Beaconsfield wreck?▾
Large wrasses have been observed on the wreck structure. Norwegian wrecks at this depth typically attract cold-water Atlantic species, though detailed species surveys specific to the Beaconsfield have not been published. The 120-year-old steel hull serves as an artificial reef substrate.
Is the Beaconsfield wreck protected under Norwegian law?▾
Norwegian cultural heritage law (kulturminneloven) protects shipwrecks older than 100 years. The Beaconsfield, sunk in 1905, falls within this timeframe. Divers should not remove any artefacts from the wreck. No special permit is required to dive the site itself.

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