Hi Ben – A shaft runs from the motor room vertically through the main and shelter decks. The top of the central island has now fallen away to floor level of the shelter deck, the structure remaining is the main deck accommodation. The shaft exists central to the ship across beam, and slightly to the rear of the remaining central island, there are the remains of the starboard stair enclosure close-by. It is possible to descend into the shaft but as I have not dived in the area recently I am unsure what the position is with access, over the years deck levels above have part fallen into the shaft and I cannot confirm if the path to the top of the engine is either clear or safe. I would recommend a recce dive to first locate and assess access to this area before undertaking your full survey. Without knowing your dive history, training and experience I do not recommend that you undertake this dive, and do so at your own risk. (My disclaimer should you undertake).

I’ve dived the Akka twice and its a superb wreck. I am currently planning a wreck penetration to the engine room. I’ve found some plans for the Akka on the Lloyds List registry foundation website, however none show a stairwell to reach the engine room. I would assume a stairwell would be found in the midship section near the Main accommodation/bridge, but I would like to see some plans proving that before making the dive. Is there a standard route to reach the engine room? Any general advice/ resources on the wreck would be greatly appreciated

Many thanks,
Ben

I think I saw 2-3 fish on the whole dive either think Coley, more fish seen during summer months. Nothing like late 70’s and early 80’s.