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Banstead Underwater Diving Club

 

Tabarka

 

2,642-ton steamer built in Rotterdam.  Originally sunk in Kirk Sound, she was moved to her present position by the Royal Navy in 1940.  Lying upside down in 12-15 metres of water off the Inverlane.  One or two holes that have been blasted in her hull allow access to the wreckage, and the boiler room and engine rooms can be accessed through the bulkheads.  Many of her internal workings can still be seen.  Most of the dive is spent inside the wreck.  A strong tidal stream through Burra Sound means she can only be dived at slack waters.