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PRESIDENTE HARDING

The Presidente Harding, just off Mar del Plata, is a standout for a very specific reason: it’s a genuine piece of history, incredibly shallow, and utterly colonised by local life. At a mere four metres, this isn't a deep dive, but what it lacks in depth it makes up for in character. We love how accessible it is, perfect for multiple dives, or even just a quick dip if you’re already in the area. This wreck is a skeletal remains of a cargo ship, torpedoed during World War II, and you can practically touch the surface while circling its ribs. You’ll weave through rusted metal frames, now completely encrusted with mussels and anemones. Visibility can be a bit variable here, depending on the day, but when it’s good, the light plays beautifully through the superstructure. Keep an eye out for small crabs scuttling amongst the growth, and we’ve often seen schools of silversides darting in and out of the darker pockets. It’s a photographer’s dream for wide-angle shots showing the sun and the wreck in one frame. Our favourite time to dive it is early morning, before any wind picks up, when the water is calmest and the light is soft.