HMS Scylla Suggest edit

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24Max dive depth

24.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

15.0–18.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–12.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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HMS Scylla is a former Royal Navy warship that was intentionally sunk in 2004 to create an artificial reef. It lies off the coast of Cornwall, providing a unique dive experience with marine life thriving around the wreck.

HMS Scylla is a Royal Navy frigate sunk in 2004 to create an artificial reef near Whitsand Bay, offering divers a large, intact wreck to explore.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 15.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–12.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for the wreck, macro for marine life

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