UPY 2025

UPY  British Waters Wide Angle - Commened
'Bow of SS Hans Jensen'
Rick Ayrton

I was diving from dive boat "Seeker" from Plymouth a long way offshore. The dive was blessed with exceptional visibility and the wreck was very well preserved. I was equipped with a scooter that my camera was mounted to. I placed a light inside the fo'c'sle and diver Dom Robinson lined up and illuminated the rest of the bow, allowing me time to get into position to get this shot. I particularly like being able to see the whole height of the bow and some sea bed detail. During the dive Dom located the makers plate of the ship which confirmed its identity. The SS Hans Jensen was a Danish collier of nearly 2000 tons, she was stopped by UB18 on September 13th 1916, the crew were told to leave and the ship was scuttled with charges, there were no casualties.

Judge's comment: A great shot of a wreck deep in British waters sitting bolt upright. The internal light lifts the intrigue and the divers lights focus the eye. An exceptional image for British waters.

Peter Rowlands