Steve Johnson
11-10-2009, 22:39
Sperrbrecher 178 / Le Gauss.
This large merchantman some 232x36x14m was taken over by the German navy and used for escort duties. On the 11th of December 1942 she was attacked and sunk by British warships 8 miles to the north of Dieppe, there were only ten survivors from the sinking.
Today this wreck sits on an even keel with the bows being the highest point, she rests in only 25mtrs of water and is very intact, a large gun sits on the bow as if ready for action, with the magazine store below full of ammunition. As you work your way back along the wreck you can explore the large hold area which gives good access for penetration, before you get to the engine room and then on to the rear and the stern accommodation. Debris litters the seabed and on one of our visits, all around the stern were dozens of cuttle fish, a fabulous sight
See the video for the Gauss on the Channel Diving web site http://new.channeldiving.com/Diving_Charters/Normandie/Dieppe.xalter
This large merchantman some 232x36x14m was taken over by the German navy and used for escort duties. On the 11th of December 1942 she was attacked and sunk by British warships 8 miles to the north of Dieppe, there were only ten survivors from the sinking.
Today this wreck sits on an even keel with the bows being the highest point, she rests in only 25mtrs of water and is very intact, a large gun sits on the bow as if ready for action, with the magazine store below full of ammunition. As you work your way back along the wreck you can explore the large hold area which gives good access for penetration, before you get to the engine room and then on to the rear and the stern accommodation. Debris litters the seabed and on one of our visits, all around the stern were dozens of cuttle fish, a fabulous sight
See the video for the Gauss on the Channel Diving web site http://new.channeldiving.com/Diving_Charters/Normandie/Dieppe.xalter