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ESPERANZA

Esperanza. Now, this is a wreck with a story, even if it’s a sad one – capsized while transferring gear. We found her at 56 metres, a proper deep dive, so bring your experience and your trimix. She’s a decent size at 24 metres, lying on her side, mostly intact, which is what we love about her. The stern is particularly interesting; you can often see the propeller still there, a big bronze ghost in the gloom. What really gets us about Esperanza is the atmosphere. Down at that depth, the light is muted, almost painterly, and the wreck itself feels incredibly still, frozen in time. Shoals of pout and pollack drift through the superstructure, and we’ve spotted conger eels tucked into any available hole. The trawler nets, still draped in places, make for a moody backdrop, but be careful of snags. This is a dive for technical enthusiasts, for those who appreciate the quiet drama of a deep historical wreck. Go on a calm day; the visibility can really make or break it down there.