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Wreck of H

The Wreck of H, somewhere off Scotland's wild west coast, is a proper adventure. We've always found these northern wrecks have a particular kind of allure, a real sense of history. This isn't some purpose-sunk artificial reef; it's a ship that met its end, and you feel that when you descend. Dropping onto her, you're immediately struck by the sheer scale, the way she lies broken but still proud on the seabed. There's a particular stillness down here, the kind you only get on a deep, cold water wreck. Penetration isn't really the game here, but there's plenty to explore around the exterior – those massive deck plates, the skeletal ribs reaching up from the hull. Look closely and you'll spot plenty of life: the usual suspects like plump lobsters tucked into crevices, some truly enormous edible crabs scuttling across the plates, and often, schools of saithe swirling around the superstructure. The visibility here can be incredibly variable; we've had days where it felt like diving in soup and others where the light filtered down, almost ethereal. Best to pick your day carefully, and always, always bring a good torch. It’s a site that suits experienced divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a challenge.