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NECHES (PROBABLY)

The Neches, probably. That ‘probably’ in the name tells you a bit about diving in these waters. It’s deep, it’s dark, and sometimes the history is a little murky, but what a dive it is. Lying at 58 metres, this is one for the technical crew, and we love the sheer scale of it. You’re dropping onto a massive steamship, 121 metres long, sunk by a torpedo in 1918. The visibility can be surprisingly good on a calm day, and as you descend, the sheer bulk of the bow starts to materialise out of the gloom. Our favourite part is navigating through the broken superstructure, feeling the cold water swirl around you as you pass through doorways that once led to busy cabins. We often find conger eels peering from every dark corner, and the deck plating is absolutely smothered in jewel anemones, creating a vivid, unexpected splash of colour against the rust. It’s a proper expedition dive, a journey into history that demands respect and careful planning.