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ADORATION (POSSIBLY)

The Adoration. Or possibly, as the charts hedge their bets. Whatever her name, this wreck is a deep dive, sitting at 52 metres off the Scottish coast, and we absolutely love it for that very reason. It’s not for the faint of heart, or those without significant deep diving experience, but for technical divers, she’s a beauty. Dropping down, the water often has that distinct North Sea chill, a constant 8-10°C, and a green hue that filters the light into something ethereal as you approach the deck. We’ve found the wreck relatively intact, a cargo vessel, with a good deal of penetration possible if you’re properly trained and equipped. Swim-throughs reveal cavernous holds now home to massive conger eels, their heads poking out from the gloom. Around the superstructure, huge plumose anemones flower in the current, and we’ve often spotted the occasional anglerfish hunkering down amongst the debris, perfectly camouflaged. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop is still visible, encrusted with dead man’s fingers – a stark, beautiful testament to time and the ocean. Visibility can be hit or miss, but on a good day, it stretches to 15 metres, giving you ample time to appreciate the scale of her. Dive with a good local guide; they’ll know the currents and the best approach.