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PROGRESS

The *Progress* is one of our favourite dives on the Scottish West Coast, a small trawler that went down relatively recently, in 2011. She’s only about 10 metres long and sits upright at 33 metres, her mast still standing proud. Dropping down, you often hit a layer of silty thermocline around 10-15m, then the water clears, and the wreck appears, a dark shape on the seabed. What we love about the *Progress* is how quickly nature has reclaimed her. Already, the wheelhouse is a haven for squat lobsters, and the deck bristles with dead man's fingers. Ling often lurk in the deeper sections, and conger eels have found homes in the nooks and crannies. It's a great little penetrable wreck for suitably qualified divers, with easy access to the engine room and accommodation if you’ve got the right training and a good guide. We think it’s a brilliant choice for experienced divers looking for a moody, atmospheric dive with plenty of easily accessible marine life, perfect for a long bottom time on nitrox. Just watch the current; it can pick up here.