Top Dive Sites Featuring Historic Shipwrecks & Artificial Reefs
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USS Spiegel Grove
A colossal 510-foot retired Navy dock landing ship intentionally sunk as an artificial reef in the Florida Keys.
SS Thistlegorm
A British armed merchant navy ship sunk in 1941. One of the most famous wreck dives in the world, filled with WWII cargo.
Tabaiba
A popular, easily accessible shore dive featuring the impressive El Peñón wreck, deliberately sunk to create an artificial reef.
Hms M2 Submarine
A deep, historical dive on a unique WWI aircraft-carrying submarine in the English Channel.
HMS Scylla (Artificial Frigate Reef)
Europe's premier artificial reef off Whitsand Bay, Cornwall—an ex-Royal Navy Leander-class frigate.
HMS M2 Submarine
A unique WWI-era submarine wreck that was modified to carry a seaplane, now sitting perfectly upright off the coast of Weymouth.
Scapa Flow
One of the greatest wreck diving locations on Earth. Dive the scuttled WWI German High Seas Fleet in the cold, dark waters of Scotland.
SS James Eagan Layne (WWII Liberty Ship)
One of Southwest England's most iconic WWII Liberty ship wrecks resting upright in Whitsand Bay.
SS Kyarra (Swanage Liner Wreck)
A 6,993-ton Australian liner sunk in 1918 off Swanage, Dorset—famous for brass portholes and perfume bottles.
The Manacles Reef & Historic Wrecks
Cornwall's most infamous granite reef system off the Lizard Peninsula, home to over 110 shipwrecks.
Halliburton Wreck
A small cargo ship deliberately sunk as an artificial reef, offering an excellent introduction to wreck diving for newly certified Advanced divers.
Best Regions & Destinations
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Bonaire
The shore diving capital of the world. Calm, protected waters and over 60 accessible dive sites right off the beach.
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Florida Keys
A string of tropical islands stretching off the southern tip of Florida, home to the Florida Reef Tract and monumental artificial wrecks.
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Hurghada
A direct 5-hour flight from most of Europe into some of the Red Sea's most reliable reefs — a strong pick if your holiday time is limited but your ambitions aren't.
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Tenerife
Four hours from most UK airports with volcanic rock formations, swim-throughs and resident turtles — cooler water than the tropics, so pack a 5mm wetsuit.
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UK & Cold Water
Challenging but rewarding cold water diving, featuring world-class wrecks and playful grey seals.
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