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U 212 (PROBABLY)

Alright, the U-212 (PROBABLY). It’s got that “probably” in the name for a reason, which just adds to the allure, doesn’t it? We’re talking about a German Type VIIC U-boat, sunk in 1944. It sits upright on the seabed at 54 metres, and it’s a big, imposing piece of history down there. Dropping down, the U-boat slowly takes shape out of the gloom. The conning tower is still largely intact, and you can really get a sense of its operational scale. The sheer size of the hull, encrusted with anemones and dead man's fingers, is impressive. Schools of bib and pollock often swirl around the superstructure, darting in and out of the torpedo tubes. It’s a proper expedition dive, no doubt about it, and you’ll need your trimix certs for this one. We’d suggest hitting it on a neap tide for the slackest water, as currents can pick up. Keep an eye out for the resident conger eels peeking from the deeper recesses.