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ORFORDNESS

Orfordness. Now this one, she’s a proper piece of history down there. We’re talking about a WWI torpedo victim, sunk by U-60 back in 1918. Lying in about 32 metres, she’s a big steamship, over 100 metres long, which means there’s plenty to explore without feeling like you’re doing laps. When the visibility is on your side, which for us in the UK means managing expectations but still hoping, you can really make out the scale of her. The triple expansion engine is a favourite spot of ours, often draped in plumose anemones, and you’ll find conger eels tucked into every dark crevice. We’ve seen huge shoals of pouting hanging around the bridge structure, almost like they’re guarding the old girl. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration; take your time, poke around the hold, and imagine what it was like for those sailors. This is a dive for those who appreciate maritime history and enjoy the quiet thrill of a deep, solid wreck. Just keep an eye on the currents, they can be a bit frisky out there sometimes.