WRECK DIVE ADVENTURE BOX - WILDSEAThe Leander class frigate –HMS Scylla– was sunk as an articial reef off Whitsand Bay in Cornwall in 2004. The 113m-long vessel was prepared with

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Find your next wreck dive

adventure along the WAOH! Route

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EXPLORE THE ATLANTIC!Welcome 05Ship Wrecks Along the WAOH! Route 07Choose Your Next Wreck Dive Adventure 18Maritime Museums 26How to Use Your Box 30

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Atlantic Adventures brought to you by Responsible Tourism Operators who Love the Ocean

Welcome to the Atlantic! Your Wreck Dive Adventure Box is an open invitation to discover the best diving destinations and experiences along the WILDSEA Atlantic Ocean Heritage (WAOH!) Route, stretching from the extreme south along the edge of Portugal and Spain to the far north of Ireland and the United Kingdom.

A mosaic of adventures and amazing diving experiences awaits, delivered by responsible diving centres that are devoted to show you a fantastic time, sharing their knowledge, love and respect for the Ocean with you.

The Wreck Dive Adventure Box gives you access to one wreck dive experience in your chosen destination. Please keep in mind that in order to be able to dive the wrecks profiled in this box, you must be able to show proof of holding a sufficient diving qualification and experience -which may vary depending on the depth of the wreck and its surrounding conditions-, as well as be in possession of your own diving equipment (unless included) and of a valid diving insurance.

If you are ready to dive and explore the Atlantic Ocean, browse through your box and choose your next diving adventure!

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Ship Wrecks Along the WAOH! Route

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The Atlantic Ocean bears witness of the history of Europe. Considered the cradle of our civilization, its name derives from the ancient Greek mythological character Atlas, who in legend supported the World on his shoulders.

Much like Atlas, the Atlantic Ocean carries the weight of thousands of battles and tragedies suffered at sea by men and women through time and keeps their stories alive in her seabed ̶much to the delight of the adventurous diver. All along the WAOH! Route, fantastic wrecks invite divers of

all levels to rise to the challenge of their exploration. Some require the use of highly technical equipment and are only at reach for advanced, technical divers. Others are there to amuse novel, intermediate and advance divers alike. But one thing is sure: nothing beats the feeling of history coming alive before your eyes, under water.

We have selected some of the best shipwrecks along the WAOH! Route to give you an idea of what lies in store for you when you visit each of its stunning destinations!

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Ocean Revival ParkThe Ocean Revival Park is a unique artificial reef born from a pioneering idea: 4 warship vessels of the Portuguese connected by a common history were deliberately sunk in front of Portimão’s coast to form the largest single artificial reef structure in the World, with ideal conditions for the proliferation of marine life –creating an authentic and freely accessible underwater theme park for divers. The park is safely adapted to suit all levels of difficulty and enjoys good sea conditions most of the year.

Portimão (Algarve, Portugal)

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SS HildebrandThe SS Hildebrand was an English mixed cargo and passenger ship that sank in 1957 in front of the Fort of São Jorge de Oitavos due to a navigation error on a night of calm and dense fog. The force of the sea quickly broke it in two parts and then completely shattered it, spreading its wreckage throughout the zone. Today, diving in the Hildebrand is a dip amidst scattered debris in a low depth zone where the sea is usually very beaten. There are, however, 2 structural parts of the ship separated by about 80 metres that allow to identify the wreck, containing parts of the hull, bulkheads, caves and some hatches. The inner structural parts create natural shelters for marine organisms such as fish and crustaceans.

Cascais (Portugal)

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River GuraraThe River Gurara –a 170 metres long Nigerian cargo ship– sunk 1 mile off Cabo Espichel in February 1989 during a big storm. Tragically, 13 sailors lost their lives, while fortunately other 27 were rescued by the Portuguese navy. The ship broke into two sections as it sank, the site offering 2 distinctive dive locations at different depths: the stern lies at 25m and bow at 30m, further away from the coast. The wreck is considered one of the most important dive spots in Sesimbra, itself renown as the diving capital of Portugal.

Sesimbra (Portugal)

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Galicia Spain

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AriesIn 1977 the Aries merchant ship was returning from Morocco headed to the port of A Pobra do Caramiñal when it wrecked. Her crew –made up of 6 Arousan sailors– were practically reaching land when tragedy struck. All crew members lived to tell the story of the ship. This extraordinary merchant became a wreck that still maintains a magnificent state of conservation. Divers can enter the cabin and the toilets and see the old tub and cabin compartments and bridge. The entire structure is virtually intact and the boat still rests on its keel in the upright position, resting at 21 metres of depth.

Ria de Arousa (Galicia, Spain)

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Aegean SeaThe Aegean Sea tanker sank in 1992 under the "Hercules Tower", an UNESCO Roman Lighthouse that over looks spectacular underwater cliffs ranging from 8 to 40 metres. The ship was on its route to A Coruña (Spain) when allegedly a heavy storm managed to push the ship off course and cause her to run aground. A rescue team was sent immediately, but failed to keep the ship from breaking in half, which caused 67,000 tonnes of light crude oil to be spilled. The wreck includes the engine, boilers and the hold, which now offer shelter to bream, large bass, octopus, cuttlefish, lobsters, eels and rays, amongst other usual suspects.

A Coruña (Galicia, Spain)


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HMS ScyllaThe Leander class frigate –HMS Scylla– was sunk as an artificial reef off Whitsand Bay in Cornwall in 2004. The 113m-long vessel was prepared with divers in mind, allowing easy access to most of the ship. The Scylla lies upright at a depth of 24m, with the bridge area in less than half that depth. Once sunk, it became an immediate attraction for both divers and marine life. Dead mans fingers and plumose anemones decorate the hull. Shoals of fish and even squid circle around the top deck. With very little tidal movement and the very popular wreck of the James Egan Layne with a few hundred metres, these 2 wrecks are probably the most popular in the whole of the UK.

Whitsand Bay (Cornwall, UK)


SS MoheganOff a mile from the eastern edge of the Lizard peninsula stands The Manacles, a reef system that has been the demise of many vessels. The largest of these ran into it at full speed in 1898, losing its rudder on one of the outer pinnacles before coming to rest on the inner rocks. The Mohegan had a hole gouged into its hull, sinking rapidly and taking 106 persons to their watery grave. Time and tides have taken their toll on the wreck, which now lies across the rocks in depths from 14m to 26m. The tallest and shallowest parts are the ship's boilers, which, like most of the wreck, are covered in marine life.

Falmouth (Cornwall, UK)


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The LaurenticIn Lough Swilly –one of three glacial fjords in Ireland–, there lies the SS Laurentic. Built for to White Star Line liners, it was wrecked during World War I whilst carrying £5 million worth of gold bullion to repay British war debts. It took seven years to salvage the gold and to this day the amount recovered is the most ever taken off of a wreck. Still, 22 gold bars of its bullion cargo are still unclaimed! For those that wish to combine scenic and wreck diving, the SS Laurentic at 38m offers the best of both, accessible to both leisure and technical divers.

Lough Swilly (Donegal, Ireland)


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Wreck Dive Adventure in Ocean Revival ParkLocationPortimão (Portugal)

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Aries Wreck Dive in Ria de ArousaLocationGalicia (Spain)



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River Gurara Shipewreck Dive in SesimbraLocationSesimbra (Portugal)


Suitable forAdvanced divers only

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SS Hildebrand Shipwreck Dive in CascaisLocationCascais (Portugal)


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Santa Isabel Shipwreck DiveLocationGalicia (Spain)



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Shipwreck Dive in Ons IslandLocationGalicia (Spain)



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Wreck Snorkeling Adventure in FalmouthLocationCornwall (UK)

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Alexandre Shipwreck in Ria de ArousaLocationGalicia (Spain)



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Solway Shipwreck off MalpicaLocationGalicia (Spain)



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Wreck Shore Dive in CornwallLocationCornwall (UK)

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HMS Scylla Wreck Dive in CornwallLocationCornwall (UK)

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SS Mohegan Wreck Dive in CornwallLocationCornwall (UK)

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SS Kalliopis Wreck Dive in DonegalLocationCornwall (UK)

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SS Laurentic Wreck Dive in DonegalLocationCornwall (UK)

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Maritime Museums: Learn about Europe’s maritime history & traditions along the WAOH! Route

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The WAOH! Route celebrates the unique maritime heritage of European coastal territories washed by the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic heritage, culture, traditions and gastronomy comes alive in a million different shapes and tastes.

Europe’s Atlantic maritime history and heritage and the relationship between Atlantic people and the sea comes alive in museums and interpretation centres all along the Route, inviting visitors to share into the treasured memories of times gone by.

To make your experience along the WAOH! Route whole, the Wreck Dive Adventure Box has partnered up with some of the best maritime museums along the Route to spice up your adventure. Your Box includes a complimentary visit to a near-by museum of your choice, so that you too can be part of the Atlantic family.

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Maritime Museums ←Your Box includes a complimentary visit to a maritime museum. Take your pick from the following selection!

Inishowen Maritime MuseumGreencastleDonegal, Ireland

Fanad LighthouseFanad HeadDonegal, Ireland

National Maritime MuseumFalmouthCornwall, UK

Shipwreck & Heritage Centre CornwallCharlestownCornwall, UK

Museo da Pesca de FisterraFinisterreGalicia, Spain

Museu de PortimãoPortimãoAlgarve, Portugal

The visit is valid for the same number of participants as your chosen adventure.

Museu Marítimo de SesimbraSesimbra Setubal, Portugal

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→ Instructions

How to Use your Wreck Dive Adventure Box

Choose 1 adventure that you would like to enjoy.

Contact us to make arrangements for you. Send an e-mail to [email protected] indicating:

→ The Box ID Code that you can find below, in the bottom left corner of this page. → The code of the adventure that you would like to join.→ The date in which you would like to enjoy the experience (if your chosen adventure is not available then, we will suggest close alternatives around your date).

We will send you an e-mail with the meeting time & place for your adventure and your booking voucher.

Enjoy!

Questions? Please contact us at:WILDSEA [email protected]

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WRECK DIVE ADVENTURE BOX - WILDSEAThe Leander class frigate –HMS Scylla– was sunk as an articial reef off Whitsand Bay in Cornwall in 2004. The 113m-long vessel was prepared with