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Regional Bracklesham Bay reference noting the submerged Valentine tank.
Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank
Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank is a shallow WWII wreck dive on a sandbar.
Scuba DivingShoreBeginner12m - 14m
Artificial reefWreck
Shallow British wreck site near East Wittering, with a Valentine tank upright on the sandbar and modest visibility that is best in calmer winter conditions.
About Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank
Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank is a historic WWII wreck site in West Sussex, with a Valentine Duplex Drive tank sitting upright on a sandbar in shallow coastal water. The site is a compact, beginner-friendly wreck dive where the tank structure, sand, and local marine life create a simple but atmospheric British coastal dive.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Low visibilityWaves
Safety Notes
Mind the sandbar edge, keep buoyancy tight around the tank, and avoid the site when swell or stirred sand makes the water murky.
Access Restrictions
Plan the dive around tide and sea state; the sandbar and surf can affect entry comfort and visibility.
Legal Notes
No special permit or closure is highlighted in the public guides; avoid disturbing the wreck or seabed.
Where Is Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank?
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Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A straightforward beginner-friendly wreck dive with an upright tank, simple orientation, and enough structure for practice.
Freediving
Only very brief shallow looks would make sense here; this is primarily a scuba wreck dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; only the shallowest area would be practical in very calm conditions.
Wildlife at Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility8m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Aquatic Life3/5 · Average variety
Facilities2/5 · Limited facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
