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EINAR JARL

The Einar Jarl is a deep dive, sitting at 60 metres, making it one for experienced technical divers. We’ve found her to be a cracker of a wreck though, well worth the planning. Built in 1914, she went down in 1917, and time has been kind. The visibility here can be superb, letting the scale of the 80-metre steamship really hit you as you descend. You’ll find a lot of the structure intact; the twin boilers are a particular highlight, looking almost like they did the day she sank. Our favourite part is exploring the stern, where you can often spot conger eels poking their heads out from shadowed crevices. The deck plating has collapsed in places, creating swim-throughs that are just begging to be explored, though always with a line and a keen eye on your gauges. The metalwork is encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones, adding colour to the deep blue. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide to really appreciate the details and avoid a strenuous fin.