Divernet News, dateline 21 August 2006
Irish wreck threat
The Kowloon Bridge, a popular wreck site near Baltimore in Ireland, could be salvaged and lost to divers and resident marine life.
Following news that the wreck's owner is considering selling it for salvage, dive centres are concerned at both the loss of the wreck itself and the ongoing impact this would have on local diving tourism.
One centre, Baltimore's Aquaventures, is co-ordinating a petition for the wreck to remain as a top diving attraction and home to a broad array of marine creatures.
The Kowloon Bridge is a massive, 300m bulk carrier, sunk in 1986 at Baltimore's Stag Rocks. With a tonnage of 169,080 tons, it is claimed to be the world’s heaviest wreck.
The combination of the ship's iron ore cargo and its hull steel is reportedly worth millions of pounds. The wreck's owner bought the ship in 2005.
The Kowloon Bridge lies in 36m of water but rises to within 6m of the surface, providing opportunities for divers of all experience levels.
Related links
Kowloon Bridge – dive information
Kowloon Bridge – petition
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