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HMS Curlew

Diving the HMS Curlew in the Lofoten Islands isn't about tropical fish or warm water. This is an immersion into history, a genuinely haunting wreck that we always gravitate back to. The Curlew, a WWI-era light cruiser, met its end in 1940, and the cold Norwegian waters have preserved it remarkably well. We love how the bow points defiantly towards the surface, massive and imposing as you descend into the gloom. Visibility can swing wildly here, from a murky ten metres to a surprisingly clear twenty, so pick your day. Our favourite approach is to drop onto the stern, where you can still trace the lines of the torpedo tubes, now encrusted with sponges and anemones. Look for the resident wolffish peeking from crevices, and the sheer number of Northern Sea Anemones clinging to the metalwork is something else. This wreck isn't for novices; the depth and often stiff currents demand experience, but for those who know their way around a drysuit, it's an incredibly rewarding dive, a proper journey back in time.