WRECK & TECH DIVING

Modern wrecks are exciting to explore, make great habitats for fish and other aquatic life and are generally superb subjects for underwater photography). They provide some of our best diving sites. Each wreck is part of our maritime heritage which can be fascinating to unravel, but may also carry potential hazards for the enthusiastic diver, as well as other considerations you may not have already thought about.

DON'T GET SCUTTLED - RESPECT OUR WRECKS

Wreck Respect Organisation

Do get extra training:
The sea holds the remains of man tragedies, as the sinking of a vessel is often accompanied by the loss of life. Wrecks still claim lives - the lives of divers inadequately prepared for difficult dives. Exploring wrecks requires a very high level of experience and advanced skill training which is available through all the major diver training organisations.

Do take care:
Wrecks may contain hazardous material, such as oil or munitions. Think of the danger into which you are putting yourself and others if you interfere with them or bring munitions ashore.

Do observe & research:
After safety, the greatest skill you can have is to be observant. Even experienced divers can miss important details about a wreck. Try to absorb every detail when you dive and note them down soon after you surface. You will learn more about a wreck each time you dive on it. Knowing a little of the wreck history will help you appreciate it more

Do respect the site:
Many wrecks of military vessels or aircraft are the last resting place of those who gave their lives while serving their country. It may be an offence to enter or interfere with a war grave. Imagine the distress that such acts cause the relatives and friends of those who died. It is the same as damaging or desecrating a churchyard. Similarly, many other sunken vessels may be the graves of those lost at sea. Please respect them.