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DR. ALBERTO MAGGI

The *Dr. Alberto Maggi* isn't a deep dive, sitting at a comfortable 9 metres, but it offers a real taste of history. This old steamship, built in 1899 and sunk by heavy weather in 1954, is remarkably intact for a wreck of its age. We love how the bow points north, still quite defined, allowing you to trace the vessel’s original lines despite the passing decades. Swimming along the deck, you'll spot the massive boilers, now home to a bustling community of local fish – think schools of snappers darting between the rusty plates and the occasional octopus tucked away in a crevice. The wheelhouse section is mostly gone, but the engine room offers some fun penetration for those comfortable with overhead environments; it’s dark, silty, and a good torch is essential here. The Maggi provides a genuinely atmospheric experience, a dive into Mar del Plata’s maritime past, best enjoyed on a calm day when visibility pushes past the usual 5 metres. Bring a good camera, the light filtering through the superstructure can be quite dramatic.