In the sheltered waters of Killary Harbour -- Ireland's only fjord -- a supply vessel sits perfectly upright on sand at 27 metres, smothered in plumose anemones, dead man's fingers, and vivid orange, white, and yellow sponges. The Julia T spent decades serving the island communities of Inishturk and Inishbofin, delivering building materials until the 1980s, before sinking during a decommissioning tow. Now she is a paradise for underwater photographers: wrasse, spider crabs, squat lobsters, and scorpion spider crabs populate every surface. Featured by Scuba Diving Magazine as one of seven must-dive sites in Ireland. The fjord setting means she is diveable in almost all conditions, and penetration is possible. Boat dive from Scubadive West, Renvyle.
A 30m supply ship that served the island communities of Inishturk and Inishbofin off the west coast with building materials and supplies until the 1980s. Sank while under tow for decommissioning in Killary Harbour, Ireland's only fjord. The vessel settled upright on the sandy fjord floor at 27m depth.
Julia T is a trawler wreck located off Galway, Ireland at a depth of 27 metres. The vessel was lost due to Sank during tow in 1988. The wreck is diveable.
Julia T lies at 20 to 27 metres depth, Killary Harbour (Ireland's only fjord), between Co. Galway and Co. Mayo.
Julia T was lost due to Sank during tow on 1 January 1988, off Galway, Ireland.
Diving the Julia T is rated intermediate and is suitable for divers with an Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent.
The best months to dive Julia T are May, June, July, August, September. Water temperature ranges from 8°C in winter to 15°C in summer.
Julia T is accessed by boat from Renvyle, Galway, Ireland.
| Month | Temp | Visibility | Access | Marine life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0°C | 5.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
| Feb | 8.5°C | 5.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
| Mar | 9.0°C | 6.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
| Apr | 10.0°C | 7.0m | marginal | Moderate — season starting/ending |
| May | 11.5°C | 9.0m | good | Good — wrasse, pollock, crabs, anemones |
| Jun | 13.0°C | 10.0m | good | Good — wrasse, pollock, crabs, anemones |
| Jul | 14.0°C | 11.0m | good | Peak — seals, large shoals, nudibranchs, conger eels |
| Aug | 15.0°C | 11.0m | good | Peak — seals, large shoals, nudibranchs, conger eels |
| Sep | 14.0°C | 10.0m | good | Good — wrasse, pollock, crabs, anemones |
| Oct | 12.0°C | 7.0m | marginal | Moderate — season starting/ending |
| Nov | 10.0°C | 6.0m | marginal | Minimal — winter conditions |
| Dec | 9.0°C | 5.0m | poor | Minimal — winter conditions |
6 evidence records from 6 sources.
Julia T at 27m to seabed, top of wreck approx. 20m. Sheltered fjord, minimal current.
Killary Harbour is a natural fjord offering deep diving to around 45m. Julia T at 27m, popular and accessible dive. Scubadive West operates boat dives.
Julia T sits bolt upright in 27m of water. Smothered in dead men's fingers, plumose anemones and bright orange, white and yellow sponges. Perfect for underwater photographers. Wrasse, edible, spider and scorpion spider crabs, shrimp and squat lobster.
Julia T sits perfectly upright on sandy seabed. Heavily colonised by plumose anemones, dead man's fingers. Intact superstructure.
Julia T, a 30m supply vessel, sank during decommissioning tow in Killary Harbour. Stands up straight at 89 feet, anemone-coated.
Julia T in Killary Harbour featured as one of Ireland's top dive sites.
Killary Harbour (Ireland's only fjord), between Co. Galway and Co. Mayo