SS Stanfield – Murcia – Cabo de Palos & Águilas
Site Overview
The SS Stanfield is a steamer wreck resting at 25-40 m off Cabo de Palos, a deeper dive for Advanced divers whose structure holds barracuda, macro life and the occasional grouper. Its depth and intact form make it a serious but rewarding wreck, and the surrounding sand adds garden eels and rays. The clear Mediterranean water showcases the hull, and the easy boat access keeps it on local itineraries. The Stanfield is a solid deep-wreck option in Murcia. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.
Dive Briefing
"Boat to the wreck and descend the shot line to the upper deck at 25 m, exploring the hull with a torch and watching your depth and air. Circle the structure, then ascend with a long safety stop and careful management. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."
Signature Marine Life
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
Best: Year-round
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Best: Year-round
Nudibranch
Chromodoris spp.
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Sharp edges
- Silt disturbance
- Depth and nitrogen limits
- Boat traffic overhead
- Confined structure
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Suited to Advanced divers comfortable with 25-40 m profiles who want a deeper steamer wreck with macro life. It appeals to photographers and wreck enthusiasts. Proper planning is essential for the depth. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Cabo de Palos Diving
- Murcia Wreck Dives
Photography Info
Best for: macro, wide_angle
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Cabo de Palos • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Cabo de Palos • 5km away