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HMS Kashmir

The HMS Kashmir is, for us, one of the real heavyweight wrecks of the Mediterranean. Forget those little fishing boats often labelled as wrecks; this is a proper destroyer, sunk in 1941, and it feels every bit its history. We love that it’s still largely intact, lying on its side, making for some truly atmospheric diving. You’ll spend most of your bottom time circling its immense structure, spotting the gun turrets and what’s left of the bridge. The sheer scale is impressive, and the way the light filters through the superstructure is genuinely beautiful, especially on a sunny morning. While it’s not exactly teeming with macro life, we often encounter the resident loggerhead turtle cruising around the stern – a majestic sight against the grey steel. The wreck does lie deep, so this is definitely one for experienced divers comfortable with extended bottom times and good buoyancy. Current can be a factor here too, sometimes quite strong, so pick your day. Our favourite time to dive it is early, before the winds pick up, when the water is often at its clearest. It’s a dive that sticks with you, a poignant reminder of history resting on the seabed.