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Scuba Diving in Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland, Europe

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Dive Site: U-861

Location: Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland

Description: WWII Deadlight Submarine

Length: 87.4 metres (287 feet)

Depth: 43 metres (141 feet)

Visibility: 15 + metres (50 feet)

Rating: *****

Only 30 of the U861's type were built. It sank during "Operation Deadlight" and broke into three sections at a depth of 43m. Slack water dive only.

Barry McGill

A fantastic dive, the wreck is home to a huge lobster and conger eel. It is still possible to see the batteries. Very exciting.

David Steele, Advanced Trimix / Advanced Instructor

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