For over 10 years, Stefan Panis has shared the thrilling adventures of a research team in English waters near the port of Dover. This port, a key location for centuries, is home to an incredible diversity of shipwrecks, ranging from submarines to luxurious ocean liners, not to mention the cannons of an East India Company ship. Enough to spark the imagination of divers and sea enthusiasts!
The beginning of an adventure on Facebook
It all started with a message exchanged on Facebook! With over thirty years of diving experience, my passion for shipwrecks is unwavering. Beyond underwater exploration, I love discovering the buried history behind each wreck.
Ten years ago, while searching for information on a wreck near Dover, I realized that it was accessible from the Belgian coast. My research was unfruitful until, in a moment of desperation, I typed the name of the ship on Facebook. To my great surprise, I found a page entirely dedicated to this wreck! The comments led to a certain Eddie Huzzey, an expert on the subject. After contacting him, I received an unexpected response: “Who the fuck are you and what the fuck do you want from me?” Although shocking, this did not discourage me. I explained my interest in the wreck, and he later agreed to become friends, even inviting me a week later to a research expedition. Since then, I have traveled to Dover several times a year to explore the countless sunken ships in the area.
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