Ell Grillo Shipwreck Suggest edit

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45Max dive depth

45.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

June, July, AugustBest months

5.0–10.0 °CWater (summer)

0.0–5.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The El Grillo is a British oil tanker sunk by German aircraft in 1944 in Seyðisfjörður fjord, now a popular wreck dive in Iceland.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 5.0–10.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 0.0–5.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Bring a wide-angle lens for capturing the wreck and marine life.

Location

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