Wreck Appreciation

The course aims to give an appreciation of what wrecks are: historical timecapsules, artificial reefs and havens for marine life. Course content includes:

how to get information on wreck sites

how to identify the major parts of a wreck

additional equipment and techniques needed for wreck diving

marine diversity on wrecks

laws and responsibilities relating to ‘wreck’

how to make basic site sketches

ecouragement for further wreck study.

Course programme

6 x short theory lectures
3 x dry practical lessons
1 x dry workshop on site drawing
2 x open water lessons (on a hard boat out of Weymouth)

Theory lessons and dry practicals and workshops will be run over three weeks on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm – 10.00pm in our lecture room.

Open water lessons will be run on a two day boat out of Weymouth.

Student requirements

For this course, all students will need:

notebook and pencil

full open water diving equipment

torches, reels and waterproof slates

windproofs and sun protection as appropriate.

Costs

Course pack including student manual and qualification card on successful completion of course is £23.00 + P&P*

More details about the Wreck Appreciation SDC can be found on the BSAC website.

* All prices correct January 2011

Sketching the wreck

Wreck appreciation practical:
students sketch wreck before
making an exploratory dive.

Wreck Appreciation syllabus (PDF download)

Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) Accreditation

This course is recognised by the Nautical Archaeology Society.

Full completion of the course entitles NAS members to claim six contact points towards their NAS part three certification (ship technology section).

See the NAS website for further details.

Shot fixed to railings

Cragside wreck, Weymouth:
shot fixed to wreck railings