The object of this registered charity is to preserve underwater man made machines and diving equipment. These include submarines, chariots etc. The aim is to place these historical items on display at various sites across the world to educate the public.
Oct 29th, 2009
The most technical book ever published covering the Italian and British wartime operations based on accounts of the men involved now available. Forward by HRH The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. On sale through The Underwater Heritage Trust for £29.95 plus P&P. Order Online, Also available from Eden Camp Museum and Amazon UK.
Oct 29th, 2009
Gino Birindelli’s wartime experiences translated into English for the first time and now on sale from The Underwater Heritage Trust at just £5.00 inc P&P. Details on how to order will be available shortly.
Oct 29th, 2009
Report that the Mark II Chariots that attacked Phuket Harbour in 1944 have been located have circulated in the local press. We have not received substantial evidence that this is a fact and our specialist wonder how the metal has survived after 63 years.
Oct 29th, 2009
We have just discovered that a German Unit was formed in 1944 and carried out one mission using five of the Caproni type Italian chariots.
Oct 29th, 2009
Beside Loch Chairnbawn on the North West Coast of Scotland, Near Kylesku, Unveiled 10 April 1993. Photos, map and more details to follow shortly…
Oct 29th, 2009
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh unveiled our chariots display in November 2002.
Oct 29th, 2009
The Trust has taken on the task of building a replica “Sleeping Beauty”, a motorised Submersible Canoe (MSC). First built in 1942 and used by a contingent of the SOE that subsequently became the Special Boat Service (SBS). We are very interested in locating anyone or member of their family involved with this craft.
Oct 28th, 2009
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