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HMS MOLDAVIA

The Moldavia. Now there’s a proper wreck dive, right on the edge of technical territory at 47m. She’s huge, 158 metres of twisted steel. You descend into the gloom, often with a decent current, and the sheer scale starts to reveal itself. We always recommend a decent torch here, not just for penetration, but to really pick out the details on the deck. Our favourite spot is the stern, where the fantail gun still sits, usually draped in fishing net and patrolled by conger eels. Visibility can be a gamble; some days it’s 20 metres, other days you’re doing a very tight tour. But when it’s good, the structure itself is just incredible. She went down in 1918, a U-boat victim, and the bow section shows the damage clearly. We’ve found crockery in the debris field, and the boilers are still very much present, towering over you. This isn't a beginner’s site. You need good buoyancy, a solid dive plan, and ideally a few deep dives under your belt to really appreciate the Moldavia. It’s a true expedition.