Tango – Weymouth – Target HMS Sidon (P259)
We are diving this weekend on hardboat Tango of Weymouth. With four dives over two days, each day will consist of one wreck dive and one drift dive, with the last drift on Sunday being a scallop drift.
HMS Sidon (P259)
With a number of wrecks to choose from, the consensus is that for one of the days we would like to visit HMS Sidon. Launched in 1942, on the morning of June 16th 1955 she sank in Portland Harbour with the loss of 13 lives. On that fateful day, one of the so called ‘Fancy’ torpedoes exploded in one of the forward torpedo tubes. Twelve men died instantly, while the remaining crew escaped from the aft hatches before she sank, settling by the bows with a list to starboard.
One week later the wreck was raised and towed into a causeway on Chesil Beach. The bodies of the 13 casualties were removed and buried with full honours in the Portland Royal Naval Cemetery overlooking the harbour.
Sidon was brought to the surface, but sunk again to act as an ASDIC target on 14 June 1957 off the coast of Chickerell in Dorset.
Price
This is a two day weekend trip and the price is £120.00 per diver for two dives per day. Deposits are immediately due.
Location
Tango is located off Custom House Quay between The Ship Inn and The George Bar and Grill. To load, simply drop your kit on the quayside and onto the boat, then park your car in one of the local car parks. Tickets are available from Tango. Gas fills can be obtained at Old Harbour Divers.
Accommodation
Accommodation in Weymouth can be difficult during popular holiday times. It’s recommended that you book early.
Bookings
In the first instance, please drop the organiser an email using the form below. On confirmation that places are still available, you will be asked to pay a 25% deposit to secure your place. At which time, you can confirm any accommodation you may require.
Date
- 24 - 25 Apr 2021
- Expired!
Time
- All Day
Cost
- £120.00
