Printable version Introduction Wreck diving is growing more and more popular in Britain. The thrill is seeing a ship that has lain undisturbed for decades - perhaps even centuries. A chance to explore what has been out of reach for so long. However, there are risks involved with diving.
Unseen dangers abound.
Then, there are the rules that must be obeyed such as respecting War Graves. Welcome to the world of the diver. More ships have sunk around the coasts of Britain than any other country in the world. The best estimate of the number of ships lost in our coastal waters since man first took to water is over a quarter of a million. Most of these shipwrecks came about by collision, by storm, or by bad navigation.