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MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY)

Mudstomper (Probably) is a quirky little wreck, and we’re quite fond of it for a deep potter. Sunk in 1973 while under tow, this 16.8m dredger now sits upright at 60m, a surprisingly intact metal box. It’s not a dramatic collapse, but the superstructure is still recognisable, and you can poke around the remains of the wheelhouse. The real charm here is the sense of peaceful isolation at depth. Visibility often extends to 15-20m, allowing the subtle colours of the deep-water anemones to show their faces. Ling often lurk in the shadowed nooks, and we’ve seen some hefty conger eels coiled in what’s left of the engine room. It’s a site for experienced deep divers looking for something a bit different, a quiet exploration rather than an adrenaline rush. Our favourite time to dive it is on a slack tide, mid-week, to avoid any surface traffic.