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HMT LANCER 2

The HMT Lancer 2, an armed trawler, met its fate in 1918 following a collision with another vessel. Resting at a depth of 21 to 28 meters, contingent on the tide, this captivating wreck is easily accessible by boat.

As we delve into the awe-inspiring site, we encounter the ship in an upright position, with the bow standing at an impressive height of approximately 4 meters adorned with exquisite plum rose anemones. Continuing towards the stern, we are greeted by the prominent winch and the intriguing boiler area.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the HMT Lancer 2, a perfect location to commence your Deep and Wreck Specialty dives. With maximum depths reaching up to 26 meters and visibility averaging around 3 meters, this dive site is ideally suited for advanced divers seeking a thrilling underwater adventure. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the mesmerizing waters of England, this site is sure to leave you spellbound.

Diving Conditions Score for HMT LANCER 2

8.7
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for HMT LANCER 2

Depth

26m

Visibility

3m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for HMT LANCER 2

Wave Height

0.1m

Wind Speed

3.6 m/s

Water Temp

22°C

Visibility

36.12km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

8.7s

Air Temperature

20.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for HMT LANCER 2
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Dive Score Chart for HMT LANCER 2

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.450038314176247/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.761234567901235/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at HMT LANCER 2: 06:00
Sunset at HMT LANCER 2: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at HMT LANCER 2 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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.1m (8.7s), Wind: 3.6 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.1m (8.7s), Wind: 2.9 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for HMT LANCER 2
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at HMT LANCER 2

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 HMT LANCER 2

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 HMT LANCER 2

January
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for HMT LANCER 2

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

18.7°C / 65.7°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.6m / 47.9ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for HMT LANCER 2

HMT LANCER 2 shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (18.7°C) and December the coldest (1.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026

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