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WRECKTOUR:139 HMS Whirlwind

It's a bit out of the way in Cardigan Bay, but how, asks John Liddiard, do you get to dive a WW2 destroyer and Cold War frigate all in one? Max Ellis is the illustrator.
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Wreck Tour: 138 The U480

This Channel wreck site is one for trimix divers, but it's a submarine with history and in great condition, says John Liddiard. Illustration by Max Ellis more...

WRECKTOUR:137 The Castlereagh

This month our tour explores another of the Kyarra's lesser-known near-neighbours off Swanage, the Castlereagh - also referred to by its former name, the Firth Fisher. Words by John Liddiard, illustration by Max Ellis more...

WRECKTOUR:136 The William Mannell

This trawler served in the two world wars, as both escort and minesweeper, and is an attractive diving proposition in the fine visibility possible off the Donegal coast, says John Liddiard. Illustration by Max Ellis
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WRECKTOUR:135 The Ramsgarth

Sometimes the forgotten wrecks make a great option - and at least you get them to yourself. This steamer off the Sussex coast is a case in point, says John Liddiard.
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WRECKTOUR:134 The F2

The F2 was a German World War Two experiment, and ended up scuttled in Scapa Flow in mysterious circumstances. John Liddiard conducts the tour, assisted by ace wreck illustrator Max Ellis more...

WRECKTOUR:133 The Veritas

A slightly deeper dive than usual for Cornwall's infamous Manacles reef, this old Norwegian freighter wreck is worth a visit, says John Liddiard. Illustration by Max Ellis
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WRECKTOUR:132 The Elena R

This freighter was an early U-boat victim during World War Two, and the wreck off Portland Bill in Dorset makes for a good dive - but it's important to get your timing right, says John Liddiard. Illustration by Max Ellis more...

WRECKTOUR:131 HMT Balfour

Want to find out what a World War One armed trawler was like? This one off the Sussex coast might be small, but it's nicely intact, says John Liddiard. Illustration by Max Ellis more...

WRECKTOUR:129 & 130 Torch & Chacabuco

It's a double-header this month, as John Liddiard dives two vessels that became wrecks on the same evening off north Wales 136 years ago. The illustrations are by Max Ellis more...

WRECKTOUR:128 The River Garry

Shallow enough for a nice long dive is this steamer that sank off south-eastern Scotland 116 years ago. John Liddiard is our tour guide, illustration by Max Ellis more...

Wreck Tour: 97 The Acclivity

This colourful adventure playground, a small tanker off Northumberland, is just the right size to explore at its depth, says John Liddiard. Illustration by Max Ellis more...

Wreck Tour: 27, The Aeolian Sky

When she sank in the Channel 22 years ago, this big Greek freighter made the headlines. John Liddiard has witnessed the wreck's picturesque degeneration.Illustration by Max Ellis more...

Wreck Tour: 80, The Alastor

This 1930s motor yacht hit the news last year when her true identity was revealed. John Liddiard travels to Northern Ireland to dive this rich man's toy. Illustration by Max Ellis more...

Wreck Tour: 95 The Amberley

Sunk off Norfolk in 1973 and the scene of an epic helicopter rescue, this is a shallow intact wreck with enough on it to engage everyone when conditions are right, says John Liddiard. Illustration by Max Ellis. more...

Wreck Tour: 68, The Ardlough

This German freighter sank off Anglesey just 16 years ago and it can now be enjoyed in different ways by advanced and less-advanced divers alike, says John Liddiard.Illustration by Max Ellis more...

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