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Could divers study the wreck of HMS Glowworm?

A depth question leads to a proposal for studying deep warship wrecks while exercising specialist naval diving skills.

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Question

Is HMS Glowworm's wreck too deep for an ordinary scuba survey?

Short answer

Probably yes; it likely requires specialist diving equipment or an ROV rather than a standard recreational dive.

Notes

Glowworm is probably too deep for routine recreational scuba and would require remotely operated vehicles or specialized equipment. Naval diving teams could combine a historical survey with practice for deep-water work such as mine clearance and submarine rescue.