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ANGLIA

The Anglia is an acquired taste, we’ll admit it. At a maximum depth of 1m, you’re essentially snorkelling, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s not worth your time. This isn’t about big fish or dramatic walls, it’s about history and the surprising tenacity of life in the shallows. What we love about the Anglia is how accessible a piece of wartime history becomes. The barge sank in 1942 after holing itself on another wreck, the Pegu, while loading scrap. Now, its remains lie scattered, broken but still recognisable, just below the surface. You’ll spend your time peering into crevices, watching the light play on the exposed plates, and seeing how the strong North Sea currents have sculpted the metal over the decades. It’s a fantastic site for photographers looking for interesting textures and light. You’ll see plenty of wrasse darting between the rusty plates, small crabs scuttling over the few encrusting anemones, and the occasional curious seal pup might even pop its head up. We’d suggest going at high slack water; the visibility improves dramatically then, and you’re not fighting the surge as much. It’s a genuinely unique experience, perfect for a surface interval or a relaxed dive when you just want to soak in the atmosphere.