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HMS CAMPANIA

The HMS Campania, resting on her side in the Firth of Forth, is a proper chunk of history, even if she is a bit broken up. We love this wreck for its sheer scale, giving you a real sense of the colossal vessel she once was. Dropping down, you hit the hull at 25m, and the visibility can be surprisingly good on the right day, letting you trace the length of her. Her story is fascinating – from luxury liner to early aircraft carrier, then sunk by accident just before the Armistice. While the structure is heavily salvaged, you can still poke around parts of the superstructure, now home to clouds of juvenile pollack and squat lobsters tucked into every crevice. Our favourite spot is exploring the enormous prop shafts, which are surprisingly intact and give you a real appreciation for the engineering of the era. It's a dive that rewards repeat visits, especially when you catch it on a slack tide, allowing for a relaxed exploration of a true Scottish maritime giant.