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Ketty is one of Västervik's finest wreck dives. It is quite dark in the crevice under the fairway past Finnkartens lighthouse. It is as if the sun never really reaches the wreck and this of course increases the already desolate atmosphere. When you follow the line down towards the wreck, it is as if you are swimming down into the tea. However, this changes when you arrive and the dim light is more of an effect enhancer than a dampener. Today, the stern and parts of the superstructure remain, which lie in a north-south direction with the bottom at a depth of about 33 meters as the deepest point. You swim a lap around the hull and get an idea of the size while orienting yourself. Rough ropes and cables stretch up to the surface and contribute to the slightly dark atmosphere. It's not a large area to cover, so you can take your time and the superstructure offers countless photo opportunities. Although the wooden structure of the bridge is gone, it is an interesting part of the dive as you can see traces of how it stood and the attachment for the steering wheel is still there and on either side you can see the cradles and the decks for the lifeboats.
There are some opportunities for penetration but care should be taken with sharp edges, especially in narrow passages. From the stern you can swim into the galley where you can see the stove and kitchen utensils all over the place and swim on to the cabins. The engine room opens up straight ahead and here you can look at the engine that invites nice photo angles with the light in the background. If you are not ready for penetration at a depth of 30 meters, you can compromise by swimming between the wall of the superstructure and the railing under the cradle for the lifeboat on the port side. On the starboard side, it is a bit too tight with all the lines and ropes.
When it is time to start the ascent, it is worth lingering to look down at the wreck and watch it slowly disappear into the darkness and depths where it has found its final resting place thanks to circumstances wrapped in rumors of deliberate grounding and shady deals in the scrap and salvage industry.
