Wreck Diving
For some scuba divers the lure of the
underwater landscape is enough. They are
content to marvel at marine life, corals
and walls, or simply to bask in the blue
and enjoy the sensation of swimming in the
deep. But for others, nothing can rival
the adventure and challenge of diving in
and around wrecks. 'Wreck Diving' is a fairly
loose term, as the variety of submerged
vessels is enormous. On hearing the term
you might immediately think of sunken ships,
and certainly these are the most plentiful
wrecks around the world. In fact, at scarpa
flow off the Orkneys, an entire fleet of
sunken German battlecruisers waits to be
explored! But this is only part of the story.
Did you know, for example, that it's possible
to wreck dive submarines, such as the M2
sub at Weymouth? Or a World War II tank,
like the Valentine tank at Wittering in
Sussex? There are even specialised marine
parks like Lakeside with custom sunk wreckage,
including a London taxi and a phone box.
Such sites are especially good for beginners
because of their controlled environment.
There are even diveable buildings and monuments
to explore, such as the Palace Pier - one
of Brighton's two piers this one stretches
530 metes out to sea and promises an interesting
dive for beginners and more experienced
divers alike.
Wreck diving is one of the most fascinating and rewarding aspects of scuba diving. These underwater wonders await you, but we do strongly recommend that you undergo some specialized wreck diving training if you are serious about this aspect of diving. For the hardy adventurer, there are greater rewards to be found in deeper waters and for this you need to visit our training section to find a course, which will have you well prepared. |
