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DEFENDER

The DEFENDER is a proper old trawler wreck, lying upright and mostly intact on the seabed. We love how the wheelhouse still stands proud, offering some fantastic penetration opportunities for those with the right training and gear – just be mindful of the silty bottom inside. Outside, the hull is just draped in plumose anemones, especially in the darker recesses, and we’ve often found conger eels peering out from gaps in the plating. It’s a site that really rewards a slow poke around, rather than a quick swim-through. Keep an eye out for dogfish tucked into the sand nearby, and sometimes a curious grey seal will pop in to say hello. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, as with most UK wreck diving, but on a good day, the DEFENDER feels properly atmospheric. We’d suggest diving it on a neap tide for the most comfortable experience.