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HMS Sunfish

Diving the HMS Sunfish always feels like stepping back in time, and for us, that’s its real draw. This 1936 S-class submarine lies broken in two, a result of a tragic friendly fire incident in 1944. Dropping down, you hit the bow section first, often greeted by schools of pollock swirling in the midwater. We particularly love poking around the conning tower area; it’s fairly intact, offering some interesting swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. The stern section, a short swim away, is more mangled but just as atmospheric. Everywhere you look, the wreck is covered in a thick carpet of sea stars and anemones, with four-bearded rockling often tucked into crevices. Visibility here can be a bit of a gamble, typical for the North Sea, but on a good day, the sheer scale of the Sunfish is impressive. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current, offering a tangible link to a bygone era.