Oceana
This is the wreck of the P+O liner built in 1888. ALthough currents a minor, watch for tidal effects Oceana is also known as The O.
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This is the wreck of the P+O liner built in 1888. ALthough currents a minor, watch for tidal effects Oceana is also known as The O.
Good access with beach car park or boat launch from Newhaven marina.
Wreck of armed merchantman. She was 3753 tons and was carrying wheat before being torpedoed on 3 may 1917. She was 243ft long and had a beam of 47ft. The hull is relatively intact considering the age. She is broken in the middle, but the bow and stern can be seen. Stern has a large propeller. Sea bed is around 30m with wreck proud,stern is highest point at 24m. Nice wreck with good fish life. Wreck is dived from a boat and lies off Newhaven.
Zentacle lists 2 dive shops in East Sussex. The top-rated are Newhaven Scuba Centre (4.8 from 35 reviews) and Planet Divers (4.7 from 13 reviews).