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SS City of Antwerp (1882)

Plymouth (offshore), England, United Kingdom

Technical dive only. The SS City of Antwerp is a Victorian cargo-steamer wreck off Plymouth near the Eddystone area, reported by Deep Wreck Diver at approximately 70 m (230 ft). Built in 1881, she sank on 16 October 1882 after colliding with Constantia while carrying pig iron from Workington to Antwerp. Exact wreck coordinates and depth require local confirmation.

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WaterMarine
AccessBoat
ExperienceTechnical diving only — appropriate deep mixed-gas and decompression qualifications required; not suitable for recreational diving
Maximum depthApproximately 70 m / 230 ft (reported; exact depth unconfirmed)
Best seasonSeasonal details pending
VisibilityVisibility varies

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Victorian steamship; built 1881; lost 16 October 1882 in collision with Constantia; pig-iron cargo.

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The wreck

This section appears only on shipwreck records and brings the vessel, its loss, present condition, access, and responsible wreck-diving considerations into one place.

Year built
1881

Before you arrive

Access notes

Offshore wreck near the Eddystone area south of Plymouth. Confirm wreck position, depth, tidal window and current access with an experienced local technical operator. No operator service connection has been verified.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Depth beyond recreational limits; decompression obligation; offshore exposure and tidal conditions; wreck entanglement and overhead hazards. Site-specific current conditions require local confirmation.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.