Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank
About Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank
This site is a Mark 3 Type IX Valentine Duplex Drive tank that was lost during Exercise Fabius III in May 1944. The tank sits upright on the edge of a sandbar. It lies in about 12 m of water and attracts local marine life around the wreckage.
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Reported Depth
12m+
Depth Note
Reported to sit upright in 12 m on the edge of a sandbar.
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Aquatic Life
Common sightings include edible crabs, bass, and conger eels, along with tomato blennies.
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