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NIKE (POSSIBLY)

The Nike, or possibly the Nike, is a deep, demanding dive, but for those with the training, it’s a brilliant example of a historical wreck. We love the sheer size of her; 82 metres stretched out on the seabed at 54m, she’s a proper expedition. Dropping down, you often hit a thermocline around 15 metres, then it’s a slow descent through the murk until her superstructure starts to resolve itself out of the gloom. The visibility here can be tricky, averaging 5-10 metres on a good day, but when it clears, the intact boilers and engine room are fantastic to explore. Look for the large propeller, often coated in plumose anemones, and keep an eye out for ling and conger eels lurking in the deeper holds. This is a dive for experienced technical divers comfortable with overhead environments and managing significant decompression. Our favourite part? The silent, eerie feel of a wreck that’s been down there since 1917, holding its secrets. It’s cold, dark, and utterly compelling.