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HUNTSMOOR

The *Huntsmoor* is a proper wreck dive, a big steamship that went down in 1918 after a run-in with a German U-boat. It sits deep, around 47 metres, so it’s one for the experienced trimix divers. What we love about this wreck isn't just its history, but how it's become a thriving habitat. Descending, you feel that pressure, the water getting colder, darker, and then the structure starts to resolve out of the blue. It’s an imposing wreck, long at nearly 120 metres, and you can spend a good chunk of a dive exploring the various sections. Our favourite part is often the stern, where the prop shaft is still visible, encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones. The currents can be a bit lively out here, so pick your slack water carefully. Look out for conger eels in the deeper sections, and we’ve often seen big shoals of bib darting in and out of the hold openings. It’s a challenging dive, sure, but the sense of scale and the sheer amount of life that calls the *Huntsmoor* home makes it a standout for us.