Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
The Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft is the US Navy LCT548 (Landing Craft Tank) resting upside down in 10m of water. This wreck site is perfect for both new and inexperienced wreck divers.
Divers exploring this site will encounter various marine life, including Bib, Wrasse, Dragonets, and Edible Crabs. The surrounding seabed also holds fascinating treasures such as Fossilised Shark and Ray teeth.
The United States Navy LCT548 has an interesting history. In November 1944, the vessel sustained severe damage while unloading stores in Normandy. It was on its way back to Portsmouth for repairs when the hastily welded bow ramp gave way near the Isle of Wight. The sudden drop caused water to rush in, resulting in the ship capsizing. To prevent any potential hazards, the decision was made to open fire and sink the vessel into the Solent. Today, the LCT548 remains upside down in 10 meters of water after drifting for some time.
For those interested, there are several informative videos of the Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft available on YouTube. Simply search for "Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft" to find them.
This dive site in Bracklesham, Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, offers a visibility of 4m and a maximum depth of 8m. It is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Explore this captivating wreck and discover the underwater history of the United Kingdom.
Divers exploring this site will encounter various marine life, including Bib, Wrasse, Dragonets, and Edible Crabs. The surrounding seabed also holds fascinating treasures such as Fossilised Shark and Ray teeth.
The United States Navy LCT548 has an interesting history. In November 1944, the vessel sustained severe damage while unloading stores in Normandy. It was on its way back to Portsmouth for repairs when the hastily welded bow ramp gave way near the Isle of Wight. The sudden drop caused water to rush in, resulting in the ship capsizing. To prevent any potential hazards, the decision was made to open fire and sink the vessel into the Solent. Today, the LCT548 remains upside down in 10 meters of water after drifting for some time.
For those interested, there are several informative videos of the Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft available on YouTube. Simply search for "Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft" to find them.
This dive site in Bracklesham, Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, offers a visibility of 4m and a maximum depth of 8m. It is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Explore this captivating wreck and discover the underwater history of the United Kingdom.
Diving Conditions Score for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
Depth
8m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
Wave Height
0.94m
Wind Speed
26.3 m/s
Water Temp
18.6°C
Visibility
41.54km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.25s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
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Dive Score Chart for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.213333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 24.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.034901960784314/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft: 06:00
Sunset at Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
11:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.74m (3.95s), Wind: 24.8 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.38m, Wind: 9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bracklesham Bay Landing CraftAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
Water Temp
18.8°C / 65.8°F
July
Visibility
15.2m / 49.9ft
January
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft
Bracklesham Bay Landing Craft shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (18.8°C) and December the coldest (1.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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