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History, slack water, visibility, and wreck layout.
Local operator required
Book through a Littlehampton or Bracklesham operator; they handle the boat, timing, and site logistics.
Boat dive for experienced divers; short slack windows and variable visibility make timing and navigation the main issues.
About Gascony
Gascony is a historic south-coast wreck off the Owers: an upside-down torpedoed steamer with broken-up but readable structure, cargo remains, and a route that rewards careful navigation, short slack-water windows, and good situational awareness on the wreck's port side from a local boat day with experienced dive planning.
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Research Estimate At Gascony
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
Where Is Gascony?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gascony Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 30m
Depth Note
The highest point is around 25 m, with the wreck and seabed dropping to about 30 m.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn, when calmer-weather windows are more likely to give workable visibility.
Typical Conditions
Variable visibility, short slack windows, and a broken-up wreck profile that rewards careful navigation.
Safety & Access At Gascony
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Entanglement riskLow visibility
Safety Notes
Treat Gascony as a careful navigation wreck. Use a shotline, plan for a short slack window, and stay aware of the broken-up wreckage around the port side and cargo remains.
Access Restrictions
Slack water is essential and the window can be short on spring tides, so timing is the main access constraint.
Legal Notes
Standard wreck-diving etiquette applies here: use the charter operator's procedures and leave historic wreck material in place.
Local Intel For Gascony
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A compact wreck dive for experienced sports divers, with enough structure to sketch and enough wreckage to require good navigation.
Freediving
Not suitable; this is a boat-based wreck dive for experienced scuba divers.
Snorkeling
Not suitable; the wreck is too deep and tide-sensitive for snorkelling.
Wildlife at Gascony
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gascony
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gascony
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
