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KINCARDINE

The Kincardine, a casualty of a 1917 U-boat attack, lies deep off the South Coast of Ireland. This isn't a beginner's wreck, dropping to 60 metres, so you’ll need your technical certs and a solid plan. The visibility here can be challenging, often ranging from murky to a decent 10 metres on a good day, but that just adds to the atmospheric dive. We love the sheer scale of the Kincardine. At over 100 metres long, it's a huge undertaking, even for multiple dives. You can still pick out the triple-expansion engine, an impressive piece of engineering, and the massive boilers. Our favourite part is the bow section, a real photographic opportunity, adorned with dead man’s fingers. Look closely in the gloom and you’ll often find conger eels peering out from gaps and ling lurking in the shadows. This wreck is a proper penetration dive for those with the right training, offering access to some of the internal compartments, but always proceed with caution; it’s an old lady and she’s showing her age. Dive this one with an experienced local guide.