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NYASALAND

The Nyasaland, a steamship captured by a German U-boat in 1918, lies surprisingly intact at 49m. This isn't a site for casual diving; its depth means you’ll need solid deep wreck experience and ideally some gas planning know-how. But for those ready, the reward is a quiet, atmospheric dive. We love the way the light filters through the green-blue water, catching the outlines of the cargo holds, still full of coal. Dropping down, the bow is often the first thing to emerge from the gloom, stern-up on the seabed. You can often swim over the main deck, spotting the anchor chains draped across the foredeck. Our favourite part is peeking into the holds, the coal still looking remarkably fresh after over a century. The wreck itself, while not huge at 45m, feels substantial in the low visibility. Conger eels are often tucked into any available crevice, their heads protruding from between twisted metal plates, and sometimes we’ve even spotted a curious anglerfish settling into the seabed nearby. It’s a proper historical dive, the silence only broken by your own bubbles, reminding you of its dramatic end. This is a real journey into the past.