The Athina Wreck in Plettenberg Bay
Did you know that there is a wreck in Plettenberg Bay that is popular amongst snorkelers, free divers & scuba divers? We had pristine diving conditions this week – flat seas and crystal clear visibility which makes it the perfect time to dive the Wreck of the Athina.
The Story BEHIND THE WRECK:
1 August 1967
A Greek Fishing Trawler with a cargo of Tuna was on its way to Greece when it struck Whale Rock (a pinnacle off the point of Robberg Nature Reserve). They ran for the shore and sank in 3 – 6m of water – all the crew made it to safety. Great pic taken by @karinbrabyphotography of the wreck from above.
The WRECK Dive:
The steel hull has created an artificial reef which is alive with fish and marine life. Due to the wreck lying in shallow water (3 -6 m) it can only be dived when the sea conditions allow, so always an exciting dive. Last week on our way back from the seal dive the conditions were perfect and we just had to dive in and take a look. Thank-you @kobus__scheepers for the great pics!
“The WRECK Beach”:
The beach closest to Robberg has now adopted the name “The Wreck Beach” and is very sheltered spot, popular amongst local beach goers.
The Surf Spot….”THE WRECK”:
This is a sheltered beach break and is a popular surfing spot especially in the winter months (accommodating both lefts and rights). When the winds come from the west/north west & the swell direction is from the south/southeast it offers a great beach break.
Pictures of the Athina Wreck shortly after it ran aground – captured by Stuart Hofmeyr. Click here to view the original post by Stuart.
