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Diving in Cornwall: Dive Scylla Whitsand Bay

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Dive Scylla in Whitsand Bay
- Europe's Premier Diving Venue.

Scylla - final moments with explosive charges below water and pyrotechnics above.

The former navy frigate, HMS Scylla, has a new role in life as an artificial reef in Whitsand Bay, South East Cornwall. She was sunk in March 2004. Scylla provides a fantastic venue for both diving and marine research.

HMS Scylla now rests in 20m of water in Whitsand Bay forming an artificial reef and creating a focal point for diving, snorkelling and glass bottom boat trips out of Looe and other Cornish fishing villages.

Dive Scylla
Photo show Scylla entering Plymouth under tow in Nov 2003 prior to being stripped and prepared for scuttling in Whitsand Bay.


Divers are able to access her superstructure and all the 4 decks. Highlights include captain’s cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks, living accommodation, operations room and the engine room.

Scylla was built in the Devonport Dockyard and we are delighted to welcome her back to the region.

Colour photo credits David Page: http://www.navyphotos.co.uk/scylla.htm
Placement photo © Henry Petherick Brian © metal_banana@hotmail.com
Monochrome HMS Scylla at Sea image courtesy of the National Marine Aquarium

 

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