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HMS WARWICK

The HMS Warwick is one of those wrecks that really sticks with you, a proper deep dive that’s well worth the effort. Lying at 55 metres, she’s a destroyer, torpedoed by U-413 in 1944. We love how intact she is, especially given her age and the trauma she went through. Descending, you can often feel the slight chill of the thermocline before the wreck even comes into view, then slowly, the dark shape emerges from the gloom. The Warwick rests upright, largely in one piece, which is always a treat. You can trace her lines from bow to stern, spotting where her four-inch guns would have sat, though they’re long gone now. Our favourite bits are around the midships, where the structure is a bit more broken, creating nooks and crannies for life to hide. Expect to see plenty of conger eels, often peering out from pipes or under plates, and big ballan wrasse darting through the superstructure. Visibility can be a bit variable, but when it's good, seeing the full profile of this wartime casualty is genuinely moving. This is definitely one for experienced technical divers, comfortable with the depth and potential currents.