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URSA

The Ursa, a steamship torpedoed in 1918, lies broken but still recognisable at 27 metres. Coming down the shot line, you often first make out the stern, with its distinctive propeller shaft leading to a single blade, often draped in kelp. The main hull is quite spread out now, but enough structure remains to give a good sense of her original scale. We've seen conger eels tucked into plating, and plenty of bib and pollack darting through the gaps. It’s a dive that rewards careful exploration, particularly around the boilers and engine room, where the most intact sections offer shelter for fish. Best tackled on a neap tide for less current.