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UB 89 (PROBABLY)

Alright, let's talk about the UB 89, or what we *think* is the UB 89, off the Scottish West Coast. This deep wreck is a proper adventure, a U-boat resting at 55 meters that gives you a genuine sense of history. We love the mystery of it, the slight uncertainty adds to the allure, making it feel like a real expedition dive. Dropping down, the U-boat's long, slender hull slowly materialises from the green depths. It’s remarkably intact for a wreck sunk in 1918, lying upright on the seabed. You can often make out the conning tower, the hydroplanes, and even some of the deck gun mounts, all draped in a thick carpet of plumose anemones. It’s a site for experienced technical divers, no question, given the depth and the often-chilly Scottish water. Our favourite moment is finning along the deck, imagining the crew that once called this home, while dogfish cruise past, unbothered by our strobes. We’d suggest keeping an eye on the thermocline; it can be quite pronounced here.