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MARTINA (SOUTHERN PART)

The *Martina* is a properly moody wreck, exactly what we picture when we think of a Baltic dive. She’s a tanker that went down in 2000 after a collision, breaking her hull in two – a stark reminder of the sea’s power. You drop down to about 23 metres, and the visibility can be a bit hit or miss, but that just adds to the atmosphere. We love diving this wreck when there's a slight current, it brings a real sense of motion to the scene. We usually start at the stern section. You can poke around the superstructure, imagining the crew's last moments. Look for the prop, it’s still pretty intact and a great photo op if you can light it right. Further along, the cargo holds are open, revealing the cavernous interior. There’s not much light down there, so good torches are essential. The wreck has become a habitat for local fish, with cod often hanging out in the darker corners and schools of sprats flitting through the broken sections. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of grit with their wreck exploration.