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FORT YALE

Fort Yale isn’t just a wreck; it’s a sprawling piece of history, and we love how much there is to explore down there. This steamship, sunk twice – once by a mine, then finished off by a U-boat torpedo – really tells a story. At 133 metres long, there’s enough hull to keep you busy for a few dives. We often find ourselves just following the sheer scale of it, from the bow, sometimes standing proud, all the way along to the stern, which usually holds the most interest. What makes it for us is the way the wreck has become part of the seabed. Visibility can be a bit challenging, this is the English Channel after all, but on a good day, you get glimpses of giant plumose anemones clinging to the metal, and conger eels peering out from gaps in the plating. Our favourite part has to be looking for the bigger fish, the cod and pollack that patrol the deeper sections. It’s a dive for those who appreciate wrecks with a real narrative, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and potentially strong currents. Bring your best torch, you’ll want to poke into every corner.