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HMS AMAZON

Diving the HMS Amazon is a proper expedition, and we love it for that. She’s deep, sitting at 57 metres, so this one’s for the experienced technical divers who know their gas planning. Built in 1865, this sloop was a marvel of teak on an iron frame, and though she sank in 1866, her bones still hold strong. Dropping down, you start to feel the sheer scale, the iron ribs forming shadowed archways that fusiliers dart through. The visibility can be a bit of a lottery, but on a good day, the structure resolves slowly out of the green, hinting at her former grandeur. We always find ourselves drawn to the engine room, picturing the four boilers that once powered her. Look closely at the hull plating, often festooned with jewel anemones, giving bursts of colour against the dark metal. It’s a quiet, humbling dive, a real journey into Victorian naval history, and a stark reminder of the ocean’s power. Bring your best torch; there are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore.