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USKMOOR (PROBABLY)

The Uskmoor wreck, lying at 54 metres, is a serious dive, but a rewarding one for those with the training and experience. Dropping down onto her, you start to get a sense of her scale. We love the way she’s largely intact, with her boilers still standing proud, huge metal cylinders encrusted with plumose anemones that pulse gently in the current. Our favourite part is exploring the stern section; the propeller blades are usually still visible, just. Visibility varies, but when it’s good, the sheer size of the hull stretching into the gloom is quite something. It’s cold down there, even in summer, so drysuits and plenty of layers are non-negotiable. You’ll find conger eels lurking in every crevice, and schools of pouting often hover over the deck. This is a dive for technical divers who appreciate historical wrecks and aren't afraid of the depth and chill. The Uskmoor offers a profound sense of history, a silent testament to a bygone era, now a flourishing artificial reef.