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BROADMAYNE (PART OF)

The Broadmayne is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to, especially if we’ve got newer divers on the boat. At just 8 metres deep, it’s remarkably accessible, sitting comfortably in recreational limits. You’ll find the remains pretty well spread out, but there’s enough structure to make it interesting. We love tracing the run of the hull plates, now largely colonised by plumose anemones that sway gently in the surge, looking like frosted trees in winter. Keep an eye out for the two massive boilers; they’re a real focal point and usually where you’ll find plenty of inquisitive ballan wrasse darting in and out. The triple-expansion engine is pretty broken up, but you can still make out its impressive scale. Our favourite tip for this site: head down on a sunny day with good visibility, preferably around slack water. When the light catches the anemones and the kelp fronds, it’s genuinely beautiful, and the calmer conditions make it a doddle to explore without fighting a current. It’s a great introduction to wreck diving in the UK, especially for those getting comfortable with a bit of ambient light penetration.