Warship Hazardous - Investigating a Protected Wreck
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Warship Hazardous - Investigating a Protected Wreck
On a stormy night in November 1706, Warship Hazardous was wrecked in Bracklesham Bay, West Sussex. This 4th rate warship had served in both the French and English Navies and was a product of the instability and conflicts of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Almost 300 years later, the ship was rediscovered by sport divers which sparked archaeological investigations of the wreck. Over the past 25 years Hazardous has been revelaing details of ship design, armaments and life on board.
Legal protection of the wreck restricts diver access and visitors must be licensed. In recent years a diver trail has been established to widen access to this fascinating site. This booklet presents information about the ship, its history, loss and the subsequent investigations.
The booklet was produced in partnership between the Hamspshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology, The Hazardous Project Team and English Heritage.