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The M2

Conning tower of the M2 - Courtesy of John Liddiard

Conning tower of the M2 - Courtesy of John Liddiard

Scuba Diving South Coast England, UK, Europe

Dive Site: M2

Location: 50°35.59N; 2°33.97W

Description: Submarine

Length: 90 metres (295 feet)

Depth: 36 metres (118 feet)

Visibility: 10 metres (30 feet)

Rating: ****

The M2 is an intact submarine that was used to carry small two-seater aircraft. It sank in 1932 just west of Portland during a routine trip. It is thought the hanger doors failed to seal properly, allowing the sea water to flood the vessel. If you head down to the rear of the submarine and turn your torch off, you can view the silhouette of the propellers in all their splendour. Brightly coloured sponges cover the upper parts of the submarine, and there is the possibility of seeing conger eels, crabs and lobsters on the seafloor. Slack water is 3 to 4 hours after Portland high water.



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