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DORELL

The Dorell sits upright at 23 meters, a freighter that clearly met a sudden end when her cargo shifted. We love how her hull plates buckled, a raw testament to that January morning in 1990. Dropping down, you feel the chill of the North Sea immediately, and then the dark shape of her superstructure emerges. Inside, we’ve found the bridge surprisingly intact, with a few gauges still visible, although rust has taken its toll. Look for the schools of cod that use the cargo holds as shelter, their silver scales flashing in your torch beam. Conger eels often peek out from under deck plates, especially around the stern. We’d suggest hitting this one on a calm day; the North Sea can be unforgiving, and visibility here really makes a difference for appreciating the wreck’s full story. This is a solid dive for anyone who appreciates a wreck with a bit of drama.