MV Bedgellett

St Helena provides a variety of wreck diving opportunities, with the MV Bedgellett being one of the more popular. The Bedgellett may be found at a depth of roughly 16 meters. The Bedgellett was brought to the Island from the United Kingdom to assist in the recovery of goods from the Papanui.

Another commercial fishing vessel sank in James Bay after slipping her moorings, despite an attempt to save her being ruled unsalvageable. It is presently laying on the seabed at Breakneck Valley; this dive will take you to 28 meters, where you will be able to witness a variety of interesting marine species; while diving down to the MV Bedgellett, you will see the boat lying on its starboard side in the seabed; this dive needs expert diving.

This is an interesting dive with unique marine life, including a variety of fish species and some incredible huge eels. Large fish such as tuna, wahoo, barracuda, and other shark species are frequently seen.