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MAGDELENE

The Magdalene, resting deep in the Baltic off Bornholm, isn't your average wreck dive. She’s a proper expedition, a ship with a story, sunk back in '81 after a collision. We love her because she’s largely intact, lying upright at 60 metres, making it a serious tech dive, no doubt. But for those with the training, the reward is immense. Dropping down, the silence really hits you first, then the huge silhouette starts to resolve itself from the gloom. You can make out the bridge, the cargo holds, even some of the deck machinery, all now heavily draped in a fuzzy layer of cold-water anemones and hydroids. Schools of cod weave through the open doorways, and you'll often spot some hefty flatfish tucked into the sand nearby. Our favourite part has to be exploring the stern, where the prop is still visible, encrusted and massive. It’s a proper deep wreck, so keep an eye on your bottom time and plan your deco meticulously. We’d suggest diving this one on a calm day; surface conditions can get choppy out here.