Shipwrecks and scuba diving around Devon and the world

What's this website about?
My name's Peter Mitchell. For the last 40 years I've been a keen scuba diver. During the last 20 years I've published several books and DVDs describing the histories and locations of various shipwrecks around the coast of Devon, England. (Have a look at the book and DVD covers to your right for more details).

submerged.co.uk is designed to showcase some of the best bits from the books and be a useful archive of maritime shipwreck history, both for the Devon coast and elsewhere around the world.

I also contribute to Submerged's two sister sites Navy Photos and Cyber Heritage. We like to think we are 'turning the pages of history, above and below the waves'.

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If you'd like to get in contact directly, my email address is peter @ submerged.co.uk - All the best, Peter Mitchell

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Site Contents:
Devon Shipwrecks
There are hundreds of shipwrecks off the Devon coast - this section contains a selection of articles about individual wrecks detailing the history and fate of the ship along with the all-important contemporary dive experience. All of these articles come from The Wrecker's Guide To South West Devon Volumes One and Two.

World Wrecks
Devon is not the only diving fruit. Here are in-depth reports about expeditions to shipwreck diver's paradises - Scotland's Scapa Flow, where the World War One German naval fleet was scuttled ; and Micronesia's Truk Lagoon, last resting place of the Japanese WWII fleet.

Special Projects
This section covers Wreck Walks and particular shipwreck related topics. South Africa yeilds a great shipwreck trail starting from Cape Town, and Falmouth gives up more of its wreck secrets.Tombstones often help you find a wreck and provide an endless source of of shipwreck tales, and there is a Submarine section to dive and explore.The South West was extensively bombed during World War Two, and from time immemorial Plymouth has been a Navy Port. You are bound to come across all sorts of ammunition. Bombs and Bullets tells you all about them

About Us
More information about the people who have helped produced the books and videos and how to get in touch.

Links
Other diving-related websites you might find useful.