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Apr 8, 1995 · Eccleston Delph, a flooded quarry in the heart of Lancashire, was never meant to reveal it's gruesome secret. But the body of Martin Johnstone never hit the bottom. The naked, mutilated corpse was found by amateur scuba divers. Read all about it here
Eccleston Quarry is a mile south of Eccleston, Lancashire. It is also called Eccleston Delph and Eccy Delph (pronounced "ekky"). It is an old stone quarry that flooded. It is a popular site for scuba diving.
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The body landed on a ledge at a depth of about six metres. The adjacent drop went to 20m and was littered with car wrecks. When the quarry was drained, five years ago, 250 car bodies, neatly stacked by vintage, were pulled from the depths.
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A few of the underwater attractions that can be found at The Delph. Map of the quarry. Jet provost - Sitting at 16 metres. Marked with yellow buoy. AA Guns - Sitting at 13 metres. Marked with yellow buoy. Armoured personel carrier - Sitting at 14 metres. Marked with orange buoy. Light tank , Sitting at 13 metres.
May 15, 2020 · Objects have been submerged for dive training such as speedboats, a Jet Provost, armoured personnel carriers, a light tank, containers, a concrete tube, and a gnome garden, and a playground. As well as these there are training platforms at various depths from 3 to 9 metres. All are marked by surface buoys. Scuba Diving at Eccleston Delph.
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