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HMS Scylla, wreck
Boat-reached artificial wreck off Whitsand Bay.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
Wreck
Offshore artificial reef off Cornwall with boat access, tidal planning, and an exterior-only wreck profile.
About HMS Scylla, wreck
HMS Scylla is an intentionally sunk former Royal Navy frigate in Whitsand Bay off Cornwall, reached by boat from Plymouth and dived as an exterior scenic wreck. The wreck sits in open water with tide-aware planning, variable visibility, and a strong overhead-risk profile if divers approach the interior, which is now considered unsafe to penetrate.
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Research Estimate At HMS Scylla, wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is HMS Scylla, wreck?
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HMS Scylla, wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 26m
Depth Note
The wreck tops out around 9 m and sits on a seabed around 21-26 m depending on tide; public site guides emphasize the wreck profile and tide planning rather than one fixed dive depth.
Best Season
Late summer to early autumn, when sea temperature and visibility are usually best.
Typical Conditions
Open-water wreck diving with tidal planning, variable visibility, and a busy boat-dive scene in season.
Safety & Access At HMS Scylla, wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the wreck as an overhead environment. The site manager advises no routine penetration because the interior is heavily congested and collapse-prone.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with no routine wreck penetration and no artifact removal.
Legal Notes
The site manager says artifacts are not to be salvaged and the interior should not be entered without specialized training and a planned exercise.
Local Intel For HMS Scylla, wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the intended use case here: a boat-reached artificial wreck with exterior exploration, photography, and training opportunities.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the wreck is offshore and shaped for scuba, not breath-hold use.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; it is an offshore wreck dive reached by boat.
HMS Scylla, wreck Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at HMS Scylla, wreck
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Recent Logged Visits At HMS Scylla, wreck
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Dive Spot Log Averages At HMS Scylla, wreck
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
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HMS Scylla, wreck Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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HMS Scylla, wreck Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.divers-guide.com · Directory
Independent dive directory with access, facilities, current, and life notes.
www.divescylla.co.uk · Official
Primary site page with access, tide, visibility, and no-penetration guidance.
www.facebook.com · Community
Community observation on the clearest and calmest months for diving.
www.plymouthdivers.org.uk · Community
Local club guide with depth, visibility, crowding, and marine-life context.
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