SS Arratoon Apcar
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About this site
SS Arratoon Apcar is the wreck of an iron-hulled steamship, 262 feet (80 metres) long and built in 1861. She sank in 1878 when she ran aground at Fowey Rocks, and she is one of three wrecks on the Maritime Heritage Trail along with the Erl King and the Lugano.
She lies in 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 metres) of water, so the dive is shallow and suits snorkelers too. Current is absent and visibility is great. The wreck has aged into an artificial reef where angelfish are common, with starfish and conch on the seabed. Boat traffic is a consideration at the site.
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AngelfishAngelfishReported here · unconfirmed
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