Read more about the article The “Orangeman” – The Wreck with Possible Three Names
The Orangeman

The “Orangeman” – The Wreck with Possible Three Names

Dive This Wreck The wreck at grid TR2872937867, off Dover, behaves like a suspect who cannot keep his story straight. The strongest named candidate for this exact grid is Helene. The…

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The Varne Wreck: No Name, Plenty of Glory

Some wrecks come with a grand title, a tragic story and enough paperwork to keep a maritime historian quietly twitching for a week. Then there’s the Varne Wreck.It’s called the…

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Read more about the article Shipwrecks of the Dover Straits – Chris Webb meets Stefan Panis
In Dover's Cullins Yard, skipper Chris Webb and author-diver Stefan Panis reflect on wrecks, memory and the making of Shipwrecks of the Dover Straits.

Shipwrecks of the Dover Straits – Chris Webb meets Stefan Panis

There are places that suit a conversation before a word is spoken. Cullins Yard is one of them. Tucked beside Dover Marina in an old converted shipyard, it is a…

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Read more about the article Diving, Dover & a Birthday: A Weekend of Adventure
Diving at Dover and a Birthday - A Weekend of Adventure

Diving, Dover & a Birthday: A Weekend of Adventure

For years, he had harboured the dream of celebrating his birthday beneath the waves, surrounded by friends and the Dover Strait. Yet, time and tide - quite literally - wait…

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Annual Boat Refit: A Race Against Time at Dover Marina

Annual Boat Refit: The Marathon Begins at Dover Marina The annual refit of Maverick has kicked off, and what a start it's been! As any boat owner knows, maintenance is…

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Read more about the article The First Battle of Dover Strait 1916: When German Raiders Struck
First Battle of the Dover Strait

The First Battle of Dover Strait 1916: When German Raiders Struck

The First Battle of Dover Strait: A Night of Naval Drama Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as we recount the dramatic events that unfolded in the murky waters of the…

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Read more about the article The Tragic Fate of SS Unity: A Victim of the Seas and War
SS Unity Oil Painting

The Tragic Fate of SS Unity: A Victim of the Seas and War

Dive This Wreck The SS Unity: A Ship of Her Time In the golden age of British maritime trade, the SS Unity was born in 1908, constructed in the bustling…

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