Selsey's Second World War Wrecks
The sea off Selsey hides many wrecks resting on it's seabed waiting to be explored. Over time these wrecks become home to a diverse eco-system. It is a must dive for those with an interest in history and sealife. Discover what Second World War wrecks lie beneath the sea at Selsey, guided by a local Selsey diver and naval history researcher.
Background
The route past Selsey Bill is traditionally the direct course for vessels travelling through Spithead (off Portsmouth) and bound for the Thames or vessels travelling up the English Channel round the back of the Isle of Wight bound for the continent or Portsmouth and vice-versa.
The sea directly off Selsey Bill can be perilous for any inexperienced and unwary seaman and thier vessel. Dangerous cross currents and regular strong winds alongside the Owers limestone reefs and the Mixon a steep cliff of clay caped in limestone form a major hazard. Combined, treacherous at the best of time, savage in a storm.
The strong currents have over time dragged many a wreck into Selsey's waters.