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FLORENCE REYNOLDS

The Florence Reynolds is one of those wrecks that just clicks. She sits upright and intact at 53 metres, a proper steamship with real character. We love nosing around her stern, where the triple expansion engine is still mostly exposed, a fantastic testament to her engineering. You’ll spot conger eels in the darker recesses, their heads poking out from pipes and under plates, and the deck plating is often covered in jewel anemones, tiny bursts of colour against the rusted metal. Visibility here can be 15 metres on a good day, but even when it’s closer to seven, the sheer size and shape of the Florence Reynolds still impress. Our favourite is the bow section; it's a little more broken up but often hosts decent schools of pollack hanging above the debris. This dive is definitely for experienced wreck enthusiasts comfortable with deeper profiles and the often-chilly UK waters. It’s a proper expedition, and you’ll leave feeling like you’ve visited a piece of history.