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USS TIDE

The USS Tide is a cracking dive, a real piece of history that grabs you the moment you drop down. We love how intact she is for a wreck that took a mine hit during Operation Neptune back in ‘44; you can still make out the bow and stern quite clearly, with the midships showing the most damage. It’s pretty shallow at 17 metres, making it a great option for extended bottom times and a good fit for newer wreck divers too. What really gets us about the Tide is the marine life that has made this wreck home. The visibility isn't always Caribbean-esque, but when it's good, you’ll find conger eels peering from every dark recess, their heads thick as your arm. The wreck itself is covered in dead man's fingers and colourful jewel anemones, creating these incredible textured carpets that shift and sway in the current. Our favourite spot is exploring the engine room area, where the metalwork is particularly encrusted and you often find decent-sized pollack hovering in the gloom. It’s a proper dive into wartime history, made all the more vivid by the life now thriving on it.