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EASTERN PROGRESS

The Eastern Progress. Now, this is a wreck we actually love. Not just because it’s deep, which it is, hitting 60 metres, but because it feels like a proper piece of history down there. She was a carrier vessel, built in Germany in the 50s, and went down in '80 on her way to Singapore. You can really sense that industrial past as you descend onto her. We usually try to hit this one early, before the thermocline settles in too hard, if we can help it. Dropping onto the bow is our favourite approach. You’ll see the enormous anchor chain still snaking away, then the bridge structure looms into view. The scale of her is impressive, almost 100 metres long, and you can swim through various compartments, though penetration requires proper training and gas. Look out for the resident barracuda, often hanging motionless near the mast, and we’ve seen some hefty groupers tucked into the holds. The swim-throughs are dark, but the ambient light filtering through occasional openings creates these beautiful, silhouetted scenes. It’s a site for experienced divers, definitely, those comfortable with depth and a bit of current, but for wreck lovers, it’s a real treat.