Twins (Eastbourne) - Depth?

[tom]

Anyone out there got accurate depth info on the Twins out of Eastbourne? Looks like we'll be diving at high water on quite a big tide (approx 6.5m).

I'd be interested in likely seabed depth, and likely average depth on each of the two wrecks.

Thanks in advance for any info.

[Finless]

Is that the wreck that's quoted on a local skipper's emails as being 35-50 mtrs?

It's not listed in Dive Sussex as 'The Twins". If no answer before tomorrow I can confirm the depth from info on my work PC.

[tom]

The wrecks are called the Ville de Bordeaux and the Irisbrook I think. Don't think it's in Dive Sussex (I can't find it anyway).

[Bottle Maker]

When I dived the twins last year I did a max depth of 45.6 metres. I cannot remember what the tides where and it is possible that there where deeper areas on that day. you ned to plan for at least 46metres, sorry I cannot give you any more help but I hope this helps.

Graham.

[DanE]

Tom,

I've dived the twins a couple of times, but only the shallower of the two.

I got max depths of 44.5m (most of dive spent around 38m) and 40.5 (most of the dive around 36m).

The shallower wreck is quite intact, obviously can't comment on the deeper one.

Cracking dive, will certainly be going back for more at some point!
dan

[DanE]

From Dive125's webby:

Originally Posted by Dive125

The Twins’

The Irisbrook and Ville De Dunkerque and opportunity to do 2 wrecks in 1 dive !

These 2 ships collided with the bows of the ‘Frenchman’ hitting the Irisbrook on the portside close to the stern. In fact they lie so close that when we first dived them the first 2 pairs of divers nearly came to blows as they each described totally different wrecks !

The Irisbrook is the larger of the 2 upright ships with about 35m to the decks and 40m to the seabed. The Ville De Dunkerque is a bit deeper and 48m has been recorded at its stern. We’ve had such good visibility in the area that not only can you see 1 wreck from the other but also the divers bubble trails

dan

[tom]

great - thanks people.

[JasonP]

Originally Posted by tom

great - thanks people.

I'd plan for a bit more. On a high tide on the deeper one, you can get about 52m. I also wouldn't rely on the shot hitting one of the wrecks in particular.

Jason

[tom]

Originally Posted by JasonP

I'd plan for a bit more. On a high tide on the deeper one, you can get about 52m. I also wouldn't rely on the shot hitting one of the wrecks in particular.

Jason

Thanks Jason - is that 52m on the top or on the seabed?

[Finless]

Wow, I remembered something!!! 35 to 50 mtrs depth.

Copy of email from Dave (DIVE125 - EASTBOURNE):-

Spaces for the rest of 07, 2008 starting to fill up ! please call or e-mail
for details

October
Fri 5th October - 'Twins' 35-50m - 11:15am load - 3 spaces
Sat 27th - 1906 (25m) - 9:45am load - 3 spaces
Sun 28th - FD Lambert (30m) - 9:45am GMT!!! load - 9 spaces
November
Sat 3rd - Mid channel Belgian Trawler (45-50m) - 8:45am load - 8 spaces
Sun 4th - Caleb Sprague (45m) - 11:15am load - 7 spaces
Sat 10th - Unknown 332 (35m) - 7:45am load - 9 spaces
Sun 18th - Ashford (35m) - 8:45am load - 4 spaces
Sat 24th Alaunia (35m) - 7:45am load - 4 spaces
December
Sat 1st - Pot wreck (35-40m) - 8:45am load - 1 space
Sat 8th - Donna Isable (35-40m) - 8:15am load - 7 spaces


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