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Portland charter schedule includes Ethel dive trips.
Dive Spot Guide•
Ethel (Wreck)
Ethel is a deep British steamship wreck in Dorset.
Boat-access wreck with broken structure, sandy bottom, and plenty of marine life; best for advanced scuba and night-dive planning.
About Ethel (Wreck)
Ethel is a British steamship wreck in Dorset, torpedoed in 1918 and now resting on a sandy seabed with a broken but photogenic profile. Mussel beds nearby draw fish, and the site is a strong candidate for night dives and other advanced wreck plans. It is best approached as a careful boat dive rather than a casual sightseeing stop, with buoyancy, gas planning, and boat timing all part of the experience.
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Research Estimate At Ethel (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Ethel (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ethel (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m - 38m
Depth Note
Directory and operator pages place the wreck in the mid-30m range, with one listing at 35m and another at 38m while noting that the wreck stands several metres off the seabed.
Best Season
Summer and early autumn, when visibility is typically better.
Typical Conditions
Good visibility, a sandy seabed, and a broken wreck profile that suits advanced wreck diving.
Safety & Access At Ethel (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
As a wreck at 36 m, plan appropriately for depth and wreck-related risks, especially on night dives.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with deep-wreck and overhead-environment planning required.
Local Intel For Ethel (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The wreck is broken into sections, with detached bows and an upright profile on sand.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target because the wreck sits too deep for normal breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep for surface snorkeling.
Recent Logged Visits At Ethel (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ethel (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
