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HMS REPRO

The HMS Repro is one of those wrecks that just hits different. We’ve done our share of trawler dives, but this one, sitting upright at 43 metres, has a real character to it. Dropping down onto the deck, you can almost feel the chill of that April day in 1917 when she hit the mine. The bow is particularly striking, still very much intact, and we love navigating through the structure, imagining the crew on patrol. She’s home to some seriously chunky ling and conger eels – we’ve often found them peering out from behind plates, seemingly unfazed by divers’ lights. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is off the Scottish coast, but on a good day, the light penetrating the upper decks is quite atmospheric. It’s a dive for experienced cold-water wreckies, no doubt, especially with the depth and potential for current, but for those up to it, the Repro offers a proper piece of history you can truly explore. Our top tip? Take your time at the stern; there are often surprises lurking in the sand nearby.