DIVE JAMES EAGAN LAYNE

DIVE JAMES EAGAN LAYNE WITH LOOE DIVERS - Sport diving sites in South East Cornwall. Wreck diving & JAMES EAGAN LAYNE

The James Eagan Layne an American liberty ship located in Whitsand Bay in 21 metres is one of our most popular dives. At 10000 Tons this considerable wreck is home to a multitude of marine life, can easily be penetrated without danger or special training, and stands within 8 metres from the surface at the Bow. Inside you can swim through the engine room past the engines and boilers, through the cargo holds and into various other areas of the ship. Sunk in 1945 by a Torpedo from U1195 on 21st March 1945, the torpedo piercing the 4th & 5th holds on the starboard vessel's side. Her cargo consisted of tank parts, jeeps, lorries, wagon wheels and various other smaller items.

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