About Revisions Torrey or Tory Island, HMS Wasp County Donegal, Ireland Max Depth: 51-60ft/16-18m Bottom Composition: Sand Aquatic Life: Might See Something 3/18/2021 8:11 AM LatitudeAdjustment

Torrey or Tory Island, HMS Wasp is a fresh water dive site, located in County Donegal, Ireland. The maximum depth is 51-60ft/16-18m.

A highlight of this island’s dive scene is the HMS Wasp. Nestled at 50 feet in a sandy seabed, two cannons are still visible on this 1884 wreck. Wildlife sightings in the area include dolphins, whales, and basking sharks.

HMS Wasp was a Banterer-class composite screw gunboat of the Royal Navy, built in 1880 by Barrow Iron Shipbuilding and wrecked off Tory Island in the early morning of 22 September 1884. She rest at 50’