HMS Scylla

Year Implemented

2004

Project Type

Reef creation

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Whitsand Bay (Cornwall)

Longitude

-4.2534

Latitude

50.3274

Habitat(s) Created
Size

Why Undertaken
  • Habitat Enhancement

Project Description Summary

The former Navy frigate HMS Scylla was sunk in March 2004 after a series of controlled explosions.

The aim of the site was to create an artificial reef rich in marine life that would attract divers to the area.

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