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HMS Keith

The HMS Keith, a B-class destroyer sunk in 1940, sits as a truly impressive wreck off the coast here. We love it because it’s still so intact, surprisingly so for its age and the sometimes-rough conditions it endures. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the sheer size of the hull, stretching out into the gloom. Visibility here can be a game of chance, but when it’s good, you can make out the lines of the ship clearly, cannons still pointing defiantly. It’s a proper dive, one where you feel the history, the cold war materialising around you. We often find conger eels peering from every dark recess, their heads like old leather, and massive pollack drift in and out of the superstructure. It's a site that suits experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and potential currents; there's plenty to penetrate for those with the right training and gear. Our favourite part? Exploring the bridge area, imagining the crew on watch, then looking for the anemones, bright oranges and pinks, that carpet the exposed metalwork. It’s a stark contrast, the grey steel softened by this explosion of colour. Dive this one on a slack tide for the best experience; it makes all the difference when you’re trying to appreciate the scale.