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Log This Dive

Piper Airplane, wreck

The Piper Airplane wreck off the Canaries is more than just a sunken plane; it’s a time capsule. We love how it rests perfectly upright, almost as if it just decided to land on the seafloor at 32 metres, propellers still intact. Dropping down, you feel that odd sense of quiet reverence you only get on a good wreck. It’s a fairly small aircraft, a twin-engine Piper Comanche, which makes for an intimate exploration. You can peek into the cockpit, imagine the last moments before it ditched. Our favourite part is the way local marine life has really made it home. Schools of glasseye fish shimmer inside the cabin, and we’ve spotted moray eels peeking from beneath the wings more times than we can count. For photographers, the way the light catches the metal through the clear Atlantic water creates some stunning shots, especially mid-morning. It's a straightforward dive, suitable for any intermediate diver comfortable at depth, and a real chance to connect with a little piece of history. Just watch your buoyancy as you explore the delicate structure.