The first phase of the project involved recording high resolution multi-beam data (by MSDS Marine) which was used to model the topography around the site.  Phase two of the project involved the collection of photographs and videos to illustrate the virtual tours.  This work was undertaken by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Maritime Archaeology Society (CIMAS).  

Public access to the site is achieved by licence under the Protection of Wrecks Act. This licensing is currently administered by Historic England. The three dive charter boats operating in Scilly have annual licences to visit the protected wreck sites.

Public access to the Tearing Ledge site is achieved by licence under the Protection of Wrecks Act. This licensing is currently administered by Historic England. The three dive charter boats operating in Scilly have annual licences to visit the protected wreck sites in the area.

The Tearing Ledge is a rock pinnacle which breaks the surface at low tide.  It is situated some 350m to the south-east of Bishop Rock lighthouse in the Isles of Scilly.  Underwater, the Tearing Ledge is surrounded by very large rock gullies which some patches of sandy sediment.  The site is largely free from kelp but is subject to very strong tides and swell-generated surge.  What survives on the seabed now are two large iron anchors, over 60 iron guns and a number of iron objects, including iron shot.  To date, no evidence of ship's structure has been located.  

Explore the 3D site plan and watch the dive video below.  

For more information about the site visit the CISMAS website.