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HARDING

Harding is one of those wrecks that really sticks with you. We love it because it’s surprisingly shallow, just 10 metres, making it accessible for divers who want a proper wreck dive without the overhead of deep decompression. The steamship went down in 1954, and while the Baltic isn’t exactly a tropical reef, the cold, clear water has preserved it remarkably well. When you drop down, the sheer size is impressive. The bow is particularly striking, rising from the seabed, still looking like it’s straining against the waves. We’ve spent many dives just tracing the lines of the hull, spotting the portholes, and imagining the crew’s final moments. Visibility here can be excellent, often reaching 15-20 metres, so you get a full view of the structure. Our favourite part is navigating the scattered debris field – plates, cups, and machinery are still lying around, testament to the ship’s sudden end. Look closely, and you’ll find plenty of crabs scuttling over the metal, and often schools of small fish darting in and out of the crevices. It’s an evocative dive, perfect for wreck enthusiasts and even newer divers looking for their first true wreck experience. The lack of strong currents makes it pretty relaxed, too.