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HMS Colossus Dive Trail

  • History
    More about HMS Colossus
  • HMS Colossus post-wrecking history
    Wreck timeline since 1799
  • Start the Dive Trail
    View the dive stations
  • Dive trail plan
    2D plan of wreck & Dive Trail with video
  • 3D multibeam sonar survey
    View the sonar survey in 3D
  • Dive videos
    Go on a guided dive tour of the wreck
  • Dive slate
    PDF download to print
  • Two unusual lead objects
    19th century diving on Colossus
  • Deadeye and chains
    Deadeye complete with iron chains
  • The empty gun port
    How the wreck changes through time
  • Any old iron?
    Identifying parts of an anchor
  • News & contributions
    Latest updates & dive photos
  • Add your own photos & videos
    Contribute via social media & email
  • Glossary
    Technical terms explained
  • About
    More about this project
  • CISMAS
    This project was undertaken by CISMAS – Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Maritime Archaeology Society

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Recent Posts

  • September 2025 – Dive Trail Refurbishment
  • November 2024: new articles and resources
  • Autumn 2019 Colossus Dive Trail Refurbishment
  • Deadeye and chains
  • HMS Colossus (1787-1798) Virtual Wreck Discovery Trail

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