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KINTYRE

The Kintyre is one of those wrecks that really sticks with you. She went down fast in 1907 after a collision with the SS Maori, and today she lies upright at 38 metres, remarkably intact for a steamer of her age. We love dropping down onto her deck, the bow and stern still clearly defined, and running a reel along the hull, tracing the rivet lines. What you’ll find is a fantastic example of a well-preserved wreck dive, perfectly suited for those with a bit of cold water experience and a penchant for maritime history. We’ve seen conger eels poking out from beneath plates, and wrasse darting between the frames where the superstructure has fallen away. The bridge area is largely gone, but you can still make out the engine room – our favourite spot to hover and imagine the chaos that day. Visibility here can be surprisingly good, especially on a settled day. Keep an eye on the dive reports for those calm spells. We think it’s best explored slowly, really taking in the scale and the story of this old girl.