Europe's First man made reef.
Due to the popularity of previous trips.... we decided to go again!!!!
The Scylla is the first wreck deliberately sunk for divers anywhere in Europe, and it is an excellent dive.
Like all reefs, Scylla is a fragile environment. As she is colonised the anemones, sea squirts and other marine life will settle and fish and other mobile animals will be attracted to the developing reef. The area is a voluntary 'no take zone' in the hope that fishing will stop in the zone, so that the marine life can develop to its full potential. |
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A Distinguished History
HMS Scylla was an Exocet Leander class frigate, the last frigate to be built in Devonport Royal Dockyard in 1968. Scylla is 113m long with a displacement of 2500 tonnes.
Scylla made news headlines in 1973 when she collided with the Torpoint ferry. She undertook 'Cod War' patrols in 1975 and in August 1980 was dispatched to deliver emergency relief teams to the hurricane stricken island Cayman Brac. In December 1987 she was deployed to the Persian Gulf.
In 1993 she was decommissioned and in 2003 was bought by the National Marine Aquarium to be placed on the seabed as a reef. |
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The ship has to be environmentally sound according to standards laid down by DEFRA. Any hazards or harmful materials were removed in order to make the ship fit for the seabed and marine life. Once complete, the ship then had all diving hazards removed. Potential snagging hazards were eliminated, doors welded shut or open to ensure diver safety and additional diver access holes were opened up throughout the 4 deck ship.
Divers have access to the superstructure, all of decks 1 and 2 and partial access to decks 3 and 4. Diving highlights include the captain's cabin, the bridge, galley, mess decks and living accommodation, operations room and the engine room. |
In addition to the Scylla will obviously be diving other sites in the area including the James Egan Lane.
This is a trip not to be missed |
Accomodation
For accommodation we have booked the Mountbatten Centre. This is a completely refurbished complex situated on the waters edge about 50m from the boat slipway. The place has been designed to serve the needs of divers, sailors, windsurfers etc. The place is very modern and clean, with great views over the harbour at Mountbatten. Have a look at their pictures on their website follow this link.
Accommodation is therefore simple. We have booked 6 double rooms, all with bunk beds. Showers etc. are all shared and once again they are clean and very new.
More pictures of last years trip can be found by following this link |
The Bar area  |
Dive Sites As well as the Scylla there are a wide range of excellent dives available including the James Egan Layne, which is one of the most famous and best wrecks in the UK
There are a wide range of wrecks and reefs suitable for the sort of diving we all do.
Wrecks:
Reefs:
So if you follow this linlk you will get an idea of what is available Plymouth Dive Sites |
 Look at other Diving Holidays |
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| Holiday Details |
| Holiday duration: |
Arrive Friday evening, two days full diving 4 dives in total |
| What is included in the price: |
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| What is not included: |
- Lunch,Sandwiches can be bought or a packed lunch can be ordered from the centre for £4
- Air and Nitrox are available from the local dive centre (next door to us)
- Dinner
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| Water Quality & Temperature: |
The visibility is usually very good and can be as much as 25m. As with all UK diving this is very difficult to predict !!! |
| Additional information: |
This year we have booked two different room types, which will be reflected in the cost people pay. The standard room is a twin room with shared shower facilities. There are also a few ensuite rooms available which will cost slightly more. All rooms are very clean and comfortable. A deposit of £40 is required to secure a place |
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| How to book: |
Please call into the centre or call Denise 01342 312622. |
| Insurance |
Insurance is not required for UK trips as it is for overseas trips as we are all covered by the NHS for diving injuries. However you should check you own household policy to check that your equipment is covered and there are no exclusions for diving related accidents or thefts. We have negotiated a special contract with tgic for overseas trips which include all UK trips. If you would like to take out a policy to cover a short weekend break in the UK the cost through tgic starts at £7.00 for 3 day trip. If you would like a quotation please follow the link below |
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| Holiday Dates |
| Departure Date |
Availability |
Cost |
| 1st 2nd May 2010 |
only one place left |
£140 - twin room, shared showers |
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| Please contact us if you have any questions. |
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