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Dorset Diving
United Kingdom
Приєднався 1 жов 2016
Dorset Diving Services is a dive centre based in Poole, Dorset. We offer PADI training from Discover Scuba Diving right up to PADI Pro, we have an active dive club, we have a brand new & modern shop offering kit sales, kit servicing and cylinder fills (air/nitrox/trimix). We also charter a local boat 2 evenings a week, with day trips throughout the year. Check out our awesome adventures and come and join us for some diving. We welcome all level of divers from all agencies and look forward to meeting you soon.
Valentine Tanks 2024
In 1944 a training event called "Operation Smash" was carried out at Studland Bay in preparation for The D-Day Landings. The Valentine Tanks were floating units, were equipped with propellers & a canvas skirt, that provided cover for the soldiers as they mounted their first attack on the shores of Omaha Beach, France. Unfortunately, on this training day, due to the rough seas 7 of these tanks sank and 6 brave lives were lost. These 7 tanks now sit on the seabed in various locations in the Poole Bay area. Today, these tanks are a hot spot for divers.
Situated in Poole Bay, just outside the harbour, we dive these as regularly as we can. The tanks are FULL of life and are very enjoyable.
Video by JoJo Butler
Situated in Poole Bay, just outside the harbour, we dive these as regularly as we can. The tanks are FULL of life and are very enjoyable.
Video by JoJo Butler
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SS Venezuela Wreck 2024
Переглядів 95 місяців тому
SS Venezuela was a steam cargo ship built in 1877. She was attacked in 1918 and hit by a torpedo which quickly sank her into the gravel seabed below. She now sits upright on the seabed at approx 27m - she's 58m long and rises up by about 4m. She represents a river steamer used for trans-Atlantic freight during the First World War. Its varied history includes voyaging in the shallow South Americ...
Gozo May 2024
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Our group trip over to Atlantis Dive Centre in Gozo. We dived several sites that included P31 Wreck, Karwella Wreck, Comino Caves, Inland Sea, Blue Hole and more! These videos/photos were taken in May 2024, viz was very good and water temperature was 18-20C. Video by JoJo
M2 Submarine Wreck Dive - May 2023
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The HMS M2 Submarine is a 90 metre long sub that is still stood upright on the seabed at a depth of around 32m. She's fully intact and an amazing wreck to dive. She is the only submarine built that has a flight deck. The small plane (with bi-folding wings) use to be catapulted off the deck and then pulled back in via a crane. Tragically, in 1932, she sank during a training exercise when her han...
Nemo33 & TODI Aquarium 2022
Переглядів 1572 роки тому
Some clips from our 2022 trip to Nemo & TODI. We run this trip every December, so keep an eye out for the next one or get in touch!
The Countess of Erne Wreck, Portland Dorset
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Built in 1868 originally as a paddle steamer used to transport people & cargo. In 1891 she was converted into a coal hulk moving between several ports. In 1935 she was moored in Portland Harbour but broke free of her moorings and drifted across the harbour. She hit the rocks and sank and now sits upright at 14m. As you can see, the viz on this dive wasn't brilliant but you get the idea :) Can y...
The British Inventor Wreck, Portland
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The British Inventor was a casualty of WW2, this British steam driven oil tanker hit a mine in June 1940. It's affectionately known as 'The Scallop Wreck.' The wreck is scattered across the seabed with 22m being its deepest point. It makes for a great dive with plenty of wreck features and life! We even saw Dolphins on the way back in!! A great morning out with Waverider from Osprey Quay, Portl...
Lundy Island 2022
Переглядів 532 роки тому
Some highlights of this years trip with Hi Ho Charters of Ilfracombe. Thank you to Ellie & Neil for the footage
Betsy Anna 2021
Переглядів 1552 роки тому
Another great dive on The Betsy Anna last year. Great viz and full of life! She's a great wreck and not one to be missed.
The Aeolian Sky
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She was greek frieghter that was built in 1978. In 1979 she collided with another ship in fog off The Channel Islands, after a failed salvage attempt she sank off the coast of Dorset. She's a great wreck, a highly recommended dive.
PADI Ladies Day 2021
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Some of our lovely Lady divers got together this year to celebrate PADI's Ladies Day. We dived on the Fleur De Lys wreck (a small fishing boat) in Swanage Bay and drifted off around the local area, followed by a drift along Poole Bay.
Seal Diving at Lundy Island
Переглядів 923 роки тому
Lundy Island has a lovely bunch of friendly Grey Seals. We had the pleasure of diving with a few of them this weekend.
MV Robert Wreck & Lundy Island
Переглядів 2093 роки тому
Some footage of our dive on The Robert Wreck and our overnight stay at Lundy Island. MV Robert was a small, single crew coaster which capsized and sank off the Eastern side of Lundy in 1975. The wreck is 50m long resting on her starboard side at approx 25m.
Common Dolphins & Minke Whale
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Short Beaked Common Dolphins and a Minke Whale in The Plymouth Sound. If you blink you'll miss the Whale..... ;) Excuse the quality, it was shot on mobile XD lol
Eddystone & Hands Deep Reefs, PLymouth
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Eddystone & Hands Deep Reefs, PLymouth
Great Video. Mine ofthe Tanks was rubbish. Hope to do them again soon.