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HMS WILNA

The HMS Wilna is a proper piece of history, and it's easily one of our favourite shallow wrecks in the UK. We’re talking about a trawler sunk by German aircraft in 1941, sitting upright at 15 metres. You drop down onto the deck and it's still surprisingly intact, a real testament to its build. We love the way the light filters through the green water here, illuminating sections of the deck, sometimes catching a glint off a conger eel peeking from a pipe. You can nose around the superstructure, peer into what were once cabins, and really get a sense of the vessel’s past. It's not a massive wreck, so you can take your time, exploring every nook. Look closely and you’ll find plenty of crabs tucked into crevices, some colourful jewel anemones clinging to the metalwork, and often a decent school of pollack milling about the mast. It’s a great site for photographers, especially if you catch it on a sunny day with good visibility. For divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of chill, it’s a rewarding dive.