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USS RICH

The USS Rich isn't a deep dive, sitting in just 5m, but don't let that fool you. This is a genuinely compelling wreck. She was a destroyer, sunk on D-Day by a mine, and that history absolutely permeates the site. We love how accessible she is; it’s a brilliant dive for newer wreck enthusiasts, or just a relaxing second dive after something deeper. What you'll find here is a reasonably intact hull, scattered with debris that tells the story of her violent end. You can poke around the superstructure, see where the deck plating has peeled back like a tin can, and imagine the chaos of that day. Despite the shallow depth, visibility can vary quite a bit, so pick a calm day if you can. Our favourite detail? The sheer density of schooling pollack that often hang around the bigger sections, sometimes so thick you have to fin through them. You’ll spot crabs tucked into every crevice, and the odd dogfish cruising the periphery. She’s a proper piece of history, colonised by the sea, and a dive we always enjoy.