Lying 60 meters down off the coast of North Cornwall are the remains of three Type VIIC German U-boats: U-325, U-1021, and U-400.
Once a secret "death trap" minefield, these wrecks now serve as silent monuments to the Battle of the Atlantic. For technical divers, they offer a haunting glimpse into the final months of WWII.
📍 Location: Off the coast of Newquay
⚓️ Depth: 55m - 60m
🤿 Level: Technical / Trimix #WreckDiving #TechDiving #Newquay #Cornwall #Uboat #WWIIHistory #DeepDiving #BritishDiving
The U-400, a German Type VIIC submarine, lies in wait off the Cornish coast after being lost to a secret "deep-trap" minefield in December 1944.
• Location: Approximately 12 miles northwest of Newquay (or 7 miles southwest of Padstow).
• Coordinates: 50° 31.401' N, 005° 22.861' W.
• Depth: Lying in roughly 56m to 60m of water—a true milestone for technical divers.
#U400 #WWIIHistory #TechnicalDiving #CornwallDiving #Shipwreck #Newquay #Uboat #MilitaryHistory #ExploreCornwall
A quick look at one of the unused life rafts on the port side of the Zenobia. There is so much to see on this ship, you need multiple dives just to take it all in. .
#DiveLog #ZenobiaWreck #Larnaca #Underwater
Deep on the S/S Vis (65m) ⚓️🇭🇷
Dropping from Krnica into world-class visibility! While most were on CCR, my buddy and I hit this legendary 1946 wreck on Open Circuit Trimix. 💨 Clear blue water, massive history, and a lot of bubbles. One of the best technical dives in the world! 🌊🦾
#SSVis #TechnicalDiving #Krnica #Croatia #WreckDiving #OpenCircuit #Trimix #ScubaDiving
🎥 EXITING THE ZEN: THE STAIRWELL ASCENT 🧜♂️
There are many ways to exit after a penetration in the **MS Zenobia**, and this route is a favorite.
In this clip, we’re leaving the interior via a stairwell on the deck. Because the wreck is lying on its side, the deck now sits at **90 degrees**, giving you that incredible, surreal perspective as you head back into the blue.
Once out, we shallow up for our deco stops. Exploring a wreck of this massive scale is much more relaxing when you have **two experienced dive guides** with you, ensuring every exit and transition is smooth while you take in the views.
### 🚢 EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS: * **Location:** MS Zenobia, Larnaca 🇨🇾 * **Guide Ratios:** Low ratios for safety and better exploration. * **The Experience:** Advanced penetration and controlled deco.
#ZenobiaWreck #WreckDiving #ScubaDivingCyprus #TechnicalDiving #DecoDiving #WreckDiversGroup #LarnacaDiving #MSZenobia #DiveInLarnaca #ScubaLife #WreckPenetration #mRNA
SS Persier Wreck Profile
Located in Bigbury Bay out of Plymouth, the SS Persier is a 120m Belgian steamer torpedoed in 1945. Sitting at a depth of 27m to 30m, it is one of the most vibrant wrecks in the UK.
The site is famous for its three massive Scotch boilers and an intact stern section featuring the steering quadrant. The wreckage is an incredible artificial reef, completely carpeted in Plumose Anemones and Dead Men’s Fingers. Divers will find the wreck teeming with life, including massive shoals of Bib and Pollack, while giant Conger Eels, Lobsters, and Crabs hide within the engine remains. It is a must-dive for anyone exploring the South Coast.
#SSPersier #PlymouthDiving #UKDiving #WreckDiving #ScubaLife #MarineLife #SouthWestDiving #ScubaDiver
🌊 The Zenobia Legend: Myth or Reality?
The "Playmobil Truck" has been a diver's urban legend for decades—until now. Watch as a diver pulls a perfectly preserved **Playmobil Lion** from the silt of the Mediterranean!
Lost in 1980, the **MS Zenobia** took 108 trucks to the bottom. Is this little guy proof that the legendary toy shipment actually exists, or is he just a lone survivor from a mixed cargo hold? ⚓️🤔
#ZenobiaWreck #ScubaDiving #Playmobil #DivingCyprus #Shipwreck #Larnaca #UnderwaterDiscovery #LostCargo
You are on a technical deco stop in Cyprus and the Mexican Diving Chica catches a something out of the corner of her eye. She brings that strict Mexican cave diver style to the Mediterranean—where anything less than perfection is a hazard. When she swims over to give you that stiff warning and the pout, you know you messed up the protocol. No excuses when you are hanging on the deco! 🇲🇽😘
#TheChica #MexicanDiveGuide #TechDiving #CaveDiverStyle #CyprusDiving #DecoStop #ScubaSafety #TechnicalDiving #ZenobiaWreck #ScubaDiving
Inside the engine room of the Zenobia, the space is dark but remarkably clear. ⚓️🔦
The torch light finds a small valve still bolted to the bulkhead. Its original purpose is unknown, now just one of countless controls frozen in the heart of the ship.
As the diver reaches out to turn the handle, the sheer scale of the machinery around it becomes obvious. Resting at a 90-degree tilt, the entire engine room stands as a quiet monument to engineering failure.
#Zenobia #Shipwreck #ScubaDiving #EngineRoom #Underwater #WreckDiving #Larnaca #Maritime #DeepSea
⚓️ Flashback: Diving the "Hellsmouth"
The Pentland Firth is a legendary stretch of water. Known as Hellsmouth, it’s where powerful tides and history meet.
This video is a look back at some dives from last year, exploring lesser-dived wrecks on the northeast coast of Scotland. There’s nothing quite like descending through the green water and watching a wreck appear below you.
Why We Extend Our Range
We’re currently planning more trips for this season to get back to these unique sites. For us, extending your range is about: * Unique Sites: Visiting wrecks that rarely see divers. * The Experience: Navigating the challenging conditions of the Northeast. * Untouched History: Seeing these sites exactly as they sit on the seabed.
#ScubaDiving #ScotlandDiving #PentlandFirth #Hellsmouth #WreckDiving #GreenWater #ExtendYourRange #TechnicalDiving #Caithness #Exploration
Exploring the U-1021 in the "Deep Trap" off Newquay. ⚓️
In this clip, we’re swimming past the Main Ballast Tank (MBT) Vent Valves. These flat, hydraulic flaps were the "lungs" of the U-boat—when opened, they allowed the air to escape from the saddle tanks so the boat could lose buoyancy and submerge. 🌊
Seeing them in this position today raises some questions about the boat's final moments in 1945. Whether the crew was in the middle of a dive, already running deep, or if the trauma of the sinking moved them, it’s a powerful sight to see after 80 years on the seabed.
What do you think happened in those final seconds? 🧐
#U1021 #Uboat #Shipwreck #ScubaDiving #TechnicalDiving #Newquay #MaritimeHistory #WWII #WreckDiving #DeepTrap
