Roedean

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Commission:	HMS Roedean was built at Barrow and completed in 1897. She displaced over 1000 tons and was 280 feet long.
History:	At the start of WW1 the Royal Navy took her over and converted her into a minesweeper. Ironically, it was a mine in the entrance to Scapa Flow - the Sound of Hoxa - that finished her off in 1915.
Diving:	The Roedean is unfortunately quite badly damaged owing to clearance blasting. Furthermore she lies in a sheltered and somewhat muddy spot so it is all too easy for divers to stir the silt up. Nonetheless, she is a good second dive as she lies in 15 meters and there is a lot of wreckage on the sea bed to greet the diver. With care, there is still a lot to see and piece together.