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Often called the “Armed Trawler’, HMS Northcoates lies in 27m some 9 miles from Selsey. Always a popular dive, the degaussing equipment fitted for her minesweeper role is still visible together with the prominent forecastle gun.

Torpedoed by UC-75 on 6 january 1918, the Gascony lies in 27m on the edge of the Owers. Upside down after sinking and with subsequent deterioration, navigation around the wreck needs acre - it is possible to see the wheels of army gun carriages which was part of the cargo for the British Army.

This small german ship sank in January 1974 after her cargo shifted. Lying on her Starboard side, she is 9 miles out with max depth around 35m+ in the scour. Visibility can be 10m+ and is one excellent multi-level dive with the top at about 23m.

The Waldrons is a Sandstone Reef which lies South East of Bognor Regis. We offer this as Drift Dive with the depth varying from 12-18m as you progress along the Reef. Usually plenty of marine life and visibility can be upto 8-10m.

The Selsey Drift takes place within an area that appears on Charts as ’The Parks’, said to be the Bishop Of Chichester’s Deer Park many years ago. Tidal flow dictates the start point with an average depth of 10-12m and minimal obstructions these dives are suitable for all. Surface Marker Buoys required throughout.

Designated as a Scheduled Monument in 2019, this is a Phoenix A1 Unit from the Mulberry Harbour destined for Normandy after D-Day. Nearby are a Landing Craft and a Cuckoo Rescue craft all linked by rope to form a triangular Trail. Max depth is about 10m and suitable for all levels from beginner to experienced.

Known for the vertical drop over the northern lip edge in particular, the Mixon Hole sits within the Selsey Bill & the Hounds MCZ. Maximum depth is 27m with the top ledge at 6m meaning that this is a true multi-level dive - use EANx32 to help you enjoy this the most.

This is a small Mulberry Harbour component, thought to have been an Intermediate Pier head Pontoon used a rest place. Clearly marked by a tall red can buoy, it dries at Low Water.

Shallow site suited to Snorkelling and Freediving as well as Scuba; max depth likely to be about 5m at HW when Ebb current will be quite strong. Good point for starting Drift dive along beach to the Lifeboat Station. Be aware of boat traffic around the wooden Ramp - always use a Surface Marker Buoy.

Excellent shore dive that can provide a variety of experiences; most people dive on / near Slack water (HW-4 or HW+3, times impacted by Tide) and can also be a drift dive on either flood or ebb tides; suitable for night diving - use Surface Marker Buoy at all times due to Lifeboat / Fishing boat traffic.