HMS MINION

HMS Minion was a M-class destroyer launched in  September 1915 .She was 1,025 tons and had a  length of 276ft with a beam of 26ft. The M Class were  armed with three 4-inch guns, one 2-pounder pom- pom and four 21inch torpedo tubes in pairs. She had a maximum speed of 34 knots. HMS Minion was lost whilst under tow to the ship breakers.

Today she rests on an even keel in 46mtrs 12 miles south of Brighton, Bows point to the east with the stern disappearing into sand dunes. The decks are pretty open with big holes and  areas to explore, large round holes on the deck where the gun turrets used to be giving access to the engine room. This is an excellent dive.

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