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Wreck of Amoco Cadiz

The Amoco Cadiz isn't just a wreck; it's a testament to the sea's power and a genuinely absorbing dive. This very large crude carrier split into three sections when it grounded in 1978, and the pieces are scattered across the seabed, making for some seriously interesting navigation. We love how the sheer scale of the wreckage is still apparent, even after all these years. You'll drop down onto vast steel plates, twisted girders, and machinery that has become a home for countless UK species. Think big conger eels lurking in shadowed compartments, schools of pollack darting through the superstructure, and an astonishing variety of anemones and corals colonising every available surface. It’s an intricate dive, best suited to experienced wreck divers comfortable with colder water and potentially strong currents, especially on a spring tide. Our favourite part is exploring the engine room remains – the way light filters through the gaps is genuinely atmospheric, a real sense of history down there. Visibility can be a challenge here, so we always recommend checking local reports before you head out. When it’s good, though, it’s truly superb.