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VIKING 2

The Viking 2, a fishing vessel that went down in 1989, is our kind of wreck. She sits in a shallow 12 metres, which means plenty of bottom time and good light penetration on a bright day. We love how intact she is for such a small wreck; you can still make out the wheelhouse, and the stern is a jumble of twisted metal that makes for interesting swim-throughs if you're careful. We’d suggest heading down on a calm day, ideally on a slack tide, otherwise, the surge can really knock you about. The visibility here can vary, but even on an average day, the wreck stands out against the sandy seabed. Look closely and you'll spot plenty of wrasse darting in and out of the plating, and conger eels often peek out from behind rusted bulkheads. It’s a cracker of a dive for photographers looking for an atmospheric shot without the big depth.