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British Inventor (Wreck)
British Inventor: shallow scallop wreck on Lulworth Banks.
Local operator required
Slack timing and local knowledge are essential on Lulworth Banks.
Boat-dived from Portland or Weymouth, this low-profile wreck needs slack water and sits beside scallop-rich banks that can drift if the tide turns.
About British Inventor (Wreck)
British Inventor is a shallow wreck on Lulworth Banks off the Dorset coast, where only the bow section remains as low-profile wreckage and scattered plates over sand and gravel. It is usually dived by boat on a slack-water plan, because the surrounding banks can run with strong tidal movement. The wreck is a classic local scallop dive with nearby reef life, so the experience is part wreck look, part current-aware search for crabs, lobsters, fish, and other seabed life.
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Research Estimate At British Inventor (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is British Inventor (Wreck)?
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British Inventor (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 21m
Depth Note
Bow wreckage sits around 17-21m on sand and gravel; the wreck is broken up and the rest was salvaged.
Best Season
March to October
Typical Conditions
Slack-water wreck diving with variable visibility, strong local tides, and a low-profile wreck that can turn into a drift if the shot line is not held.
Safety & Access At British Inventor (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; slack tide is essential because currents in the area can run hard.
Local Intel For British Inventor (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Slack-tide boat dive on broken bow wreckage with surrounding scallop beds and reef life.
Freediving
Experienced freedivers may use the shallow profile in calm slack conditions, but British Inventor is primarily a boat wreck dive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreckage sits below the surface and the useful structure is on the seabed.
Wildlife at British Inventor (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At British Inventor (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At British Inventor (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
