Fossil Beds

★★★★☆ (2)

Bracklesham Bay contains clay sediments deposited 46 million years ago during the Eocene epoch. These clay beds are now being eroded resulting in significant quantities of fossilised shark and ray teeth being exposed. This simple Drift Dive will give you a chance to find some Fossils.

Typically a sandy bottom is best for finding the Fossils although there may be opportunities to see Hermit crabs and small marine life.

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Mulberry Marine Experiences

Mulberry Marine Experiences

Suite 2, Unit 16 Sherrington Mews, PO20 0FJ Selsey, West Sussex, United Kingdom

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Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
UB1195 (★1.0)

UB1195 (★1.0)

U-1195 was a German submarine Type VIIC. She was sunk on the 7th April 1945 in the English Channel by depth charges from the British destroyer HMS Watchman. Sits upright in 30m with the Conning Tower separated at the pressure hull and leaning sideways. Starting to show signs of deterioration.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Hedwig Lunstedt (★0.0)

Hedwig Lunstedt (★0.0)

This small german ship sank in January 1974 after her cargo shifted. Lying on her Starboard side, she is 9 miles out with max depth around 35m+ in the scour. Visibility can be 10m+ and is one excellent multi-level dive with the top at about 23m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Gascony (★3.0)

Gascony (★3.0)

Torpedoed by UC-75 on 6 january 1918, the Gascony lies in 27m on the edge of the Owers. Upside down after sinking and with subsequent deterioration, navigation around the wreck needs acre - it is possible to see the wheels of army gun carriages which was part of the cargo for the British Army.
Mulberry Divers Ltd, PO20 0NS Selsey, West Sussex
Nab Tower (★3.5)

Nab Tower (★3.5)

The Nab Tower was a tower planned for anti-submarine protection in the Solent in World War I. It was sunk over the Nab rocks east of the Isle of Wight to replace a lightship after the war, and is a well-known landmark for sailors as it marks the deep-water eastern entry into the Solent. Max depth about 20m.
Aqualung
HMS Northcoates (★4.0)

HMS Northcoates (★4.0)

Often called the “Armed Trawler’, HMS Northcoates lies in 27m some 9 miles from Selsey. Always a popular dive, the degaussing equipment fitted for her minesweeper role is still visible together with the prominent forecastle gun.
Mulberry Divers Ltd, PO20 0NS Selsey, West Sussex
Shirala (★4.0)

Shirala (★4.0)

This is a very accessible wreck in 24m. Shirala was torpedoed in July 1918 and sank just off the North East end of the Owers, 8 miles from Selsey.
Mares
T'pot (★2.7)

T'pot (★2.7)

known as the T’Pot wreck in honour of a teapot found on it, aka Brigitta, this armed merchant vessel was mined on 4th December 1917 whilst in transit from Barry to Dieppe. Today lies in 20m, in three parts: upside down stern, boilers and midships/bow.
Mulberry Divers Ltd, PO20 0NS Selsey, West Sussex
Mixon Hole (★4.4)

Mixon Hole (★4.4)

Known for the vertical drop over the northern lip edge in particular, the Mixon Hole sits within the Selsey Bill & the Hounds MCZ. Maximum depth is 27m with the top ledge at 6m meaning that this is a true multi-level dive - use EANx32 to help you enjoy this the most.
Mulberry Divers Ltd, PO20 0NS Selsey, West Sussex
Selsey Lifeboat Station (★4.0)

Selsey Lifeboat Station (★4.0)

Excellent shore dive that can provide a variety of experiences; most people dive on / near Slack water (HW-4 or HW+3, times impacted by Tide) and can also be a drift dive on either flood or ebb tides; suitable for night diving - use Surface Marker Buoy at all times due to Lifeboat / Fishing boat traffic.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Selsey Drift (the Parks) (★3.7)

Selsey Drift (the Parks) (★3.7)

The Selsey Drift takes place within an area that appears on Charts as ’The Parks’, said to be the Bishop Of Chichester’s Deer Park many years ago. Tidal flow dictates the start point with an average depth of 10-12m and minimal obstructions these dives are suitable for all. Surface Marker Buoys required throughout.
Mulberry Divers Ltd, PO20 0NS Selsey, West Sussex
Selsey East Beach (★4.1)

Selsey East Beach (★4.1)

Shallow site suited to Snorkelling and Freediving as well as Scuba; max depth likely to be about 5m at HW when Ebb current will be quite strong. Good point for starting Drift dive along beach to the Lifeboat Station. Be aware of boat traffic around the wooden Ramp - always use a Surface Marker Buoy.
Mares
Oasis Swimming Pool (★4.5)

Oasis Swimming Pool (★4.5)

The Oasis Swimming Pool, part of the Bunn Leisure complex, is regular scheduled on Wednesday / Thursday evenings and early Saturday mornings for both Scuba and Freediving.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank (★4.0)

Bracklesham Bay Valentine Tank (★4.0)

A Mark 3 type IX Valentine Duplex Drive tank lost during exercise Fabius III in Bracklesham Bay in May 1944. Sits upright in 12m on the edge of a sandbar.
Mares
Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft (★4.0)

Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft (★4.0)

The Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft is US Navy LCT548 (Landing Craft Tank) which lies in 10m of water in Bracklesham Bay, upside down! This is an ideal Wreck site for new and inexperienced wreck divers.
Mulberry Divers Ltd, PO20 0NS Selsey, West Sussex
Far Mulberry (★4.2)

Far Mulberry (★4.2)

Designated as a Scheduled Monument in 2019, this is a Phoenix A1 Unit from the Mulberry Harbour destined for Normandy after D-Day. Nearby are a Landing Craft and a Cuckoo Rescue craft all linked by rope to form a triangular Trail. Max depth is about 10m and suitable for all levels from beginner to experienced.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink
Waldrons Drift (★4.1)

Waldrons Drift (★4.1)

The Waldrons is a Sandstone Reef which lies South East of Bognor Regis. We offer this as Drift Dive with the depth varying from 12-18m as you progress along the Reef. Usually plenty of marine life and visibility can be upto 8-10m.
Mulberry Divers Ltd, PO20 0NS Selsey, West Sussex
Inner Mulberry (★4.4)

Inner Mulberry (★4.4)

This is a small Mulberry Harbour component, thought to have been an Intermediate Pier head Pontoon used a rest place. Clearly marked by a tall red can buoy, it dries at Low Water.
Mulberry Divers Ltd, PO20 0NS Selsey, West Sussex
Arena Swimming Pool (★4.5)

Arena Swimming Pool (★4.5)

Arena Swimming Pool (Bognor Regis) is used by Mulberry Divers principally for Freediving Training on Saturday afternoons throughout the year. We are able to utilise the whole 25m pool so it excellent for practising all aspects of Freediving.