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CILICIA

The CILICIA is one for the deep wreck fanatics, a proper historical adventure at 60 metres off Dassen Island. We're talking a WWI collier, torpedoed in 1917, and now she lies in a pretty dramatic spot. Dropping down, you feel the chill of the deep, then the silhouette of the ship starts to emerge from the gloom. It’s a huge, sprawling wreck, really broken up in places, but you can still make out the bow, a massive anchor chain draped over the side, and sections of her holds. We love the sheer scale of the CILICIA; she feels ancient and powerful, a real journey into the past. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss out here, so pick your day carefully, ideally after a few days of calm seas. Even with moderate vis, the atmosphere is incredible. Schools of hottentot dart through the superstructure, and we’ve seen some enormous west coast rock lobsters tucked into the darker recesses. It’s not a dive for the inexperienced, obviously, but if you're comfortable at depth and looking for a wreck with serious character, the CILICIA delivers. Expect a long deco, and bring your strongest torch.