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BLACK HAWK (AFT SECTION)

The Black Hawk’s stern section is a real beast of a wreck, sitting upright and imposing at 45 metres. We love dropping onto the massive propellers, still attached and looking ready to spin, giving you a real sense of the ship’s scale. She was torpedoed in 1944, split in two, and this half went down fast, so there’s a lovely sense of an intact moment frozen in time. The hold is open for penetration, if you’re comfortable and properly trained. Inside, the gloom is often broken by torch beams picking out huge conger eels coiled amongst the twisted metal, their eyes reflecting the light. Outside, massive bib schools drift over the deck, sometimes so thick you can barely see the structure beneath. Visibility can be decent here, but it’s a deep dive in UK waters, so always go prepared for low light and a chill. Our tip: look for the elusive scorpion fish camouflaged on the hull plates. It’s a challenging dive, best suited for experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth and overhead environments.