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TR Thompson
TR Thompson is a deep Sussex wreck with a stern gun.
Boat-only Sussex wreck dive from Newhaven or Brighton, with a deep Channel profile and variable visibility; best for experienced wreck divers.
About TR Thompson
TR Thompson is a deep Sussex wreck dive off Newhaven, a 1918 armed cargo steamer with a clear hull, a bad break amidships and a stern gun. The wreck is big enough to reward a planned tour, but it stays an advanced Channel dive because depth, visibility and boat positioning all matter. Expect a compact wreck profile, fish around the structure and a dive that works best when the sea is settled and the charter plan is tight.
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TR Thompson Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 30m
Depth Note
Wreck guides describe the site at about 30m deep, with roughly 14m of structure above the seabed and the highest point around 16m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer spring and autumn weather giving the best odds of a cleaner run.
Typical Conditions
Deep mid-channel wreck with variable visibility and enough depth to keep the dive advanced from start to finish.
Safety & Access At TR Thompson
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficEntanglement riskLow visibilityOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep a compact profile on the wreck, watch the break amidships and the stern gun area, and plan the dive with the boat because Channel visibility and current can load the task. Treat the enclosed sections as overhead space unless you are trained for that style of dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Sussex wreck charters; there is no shore approach.
Legal Notes
Historic wreck. Do not remove artifacts or disturb the site.
Local Intel For TR Thompson
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-only wreck charter from the Sussex coast, with the stern gun and the midships break as the main landmarks for a compact tour.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the depth and Channel conditions make this a scuba-only wreck.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target; the interesting structure is well below the surface.
Wildlife at TR Thompson
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Recent Logged Visits At TR Thompson
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Dive Spot Log Averages At TR Thompson
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