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The Countess of Erne is one of the most highly dived wreck sites on the South Coast. This iron hull wreck lies upright in 15m of water close to the inner breakwater and to the north of the east entrance of Portland Harbour.
- Overview of Countess of Erne
- Arrival at The Site
- Dive Briefing
- The Dive
This wreck is a firm favourite for recreational and tech–diver training, as well as for pleasure diving. I looked online and found that nearly every dive-club/centre south of Watford has mentioned the Countesson its website in either past or future events. For me the wreck brings back great memories of descending all the way down the stern to explo...
The Portland harbour dive-sites, including that of the Countess, are offered by nearly every dive-centre and charter-boat operating around Weymouth and Portland. From Weymouth there are several boats for hire, or contact the Old Harbour Dive Centre, which advertises the full range of harbour dives and tech dive trainingand beyond. Follow the main P...
The Countess of Ernewas an iron-hulled paddle-steamer built in Dublin by Walpole, Webb & Bewley and launched in 1868. At 74m long with a beam of nearly 9m and weighing 830 tons, she must have looked a grand sight in her heyday, sporting twin funnels and distinctive paddle-wheels amidships. Owned by the London & Northwest Railway and used as a passe...
Most dives begin at the bow, where the shotline is attached. This is a reasonably open area, with the capstan being the most prominent feature. The bow is still intact and retains its shape. As you fintowards the stern you see some overhead deck cross-members (some have collapsed), and then it’s a matter either of delving into the cargo-holds or co...
25 de jul. de 2020 · The Earl and Countess of Erne on their magical wedding and life at Crom Castle. Lord and Lady Erne at their home in Crom Castle situated on the shores of the Upper Lough Erne in County...
- Belfasttelegraph.Co.Uk
27 de may. de 2019 · Crom is stunning backdrop as Earl of Erne marries. Surrounded by family, friends and a few celebrity guests, the 7th Earl of Erne John Crichton married the love of his life Miss Harriet Patterson, the new Countess of Erne, at a beautiful ceremony on Crom Estate.
Countess of Erne – 16m. Photo courteous of Underwater Explorers. The Countess of Erne. Depth 16m. This is a paddle steamer built at the end of the 1800s. Towards the end of its life it was used as a barge to ferry coal out to the battleships moored within the harbour.
Earl Erne, of Crom Castle in the County of Fermanagh, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1789 for John Creighton, 2nd Baron Erne, [1] who had earlier represented Lifford (Parliament of Ireland constituency) in the Irish House of Commons.
The Countess or Erne was Iron hulled Paddle Steamer built in Dublin in 1868. After many years service, she was finally sold for scrap in 1890, but somehow survived another 45 years as a Coal Hulk in various ports.
