Depth : 34m
This is the biggest wreck in Sussex waters! The 13,405-ton, 520-foot Cunard liner was built in 1913 and was on her way from New York to London in October 1916 when she hit a mine. The explosion killed almost 200 passengers but many more were able to save themselves as she slowly slipped below the surface, finally disappearing, stern first and taking her array of general cargo with her. Today she lies on a 36 metres sand-shingle seabed, at an angle of 45 degrees on her port side. Her superstructure has been swept and now lies in a heap of twisted metal at the foot of her steeply sloping decks. Although swept, she is still remarkably intact and her interior can be fully explored by divers with the prerequisite training and ability. The bow is the highest part of the wreck, sitting 12 metres proud. From here the first 100-foot is in almost perfect condition but she is broken up the further towards the stern that you go. The wheelhouse, more or less intact, lies 10 metres off from the main wreckage on the port side. The 20-foot anchor hanging from the end of the chain draped over the bow is another very impressive sight. The wreck is infested with congers as well as plenty of shoaling fish. Visibility can reach up to 18 metres on a good day.“A very big and very old wreck. Competent wreck divers will be well rewarded by this one. Take your camera for a shot of that anchor, its awesome !!"