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DUNMAIL

The Dunmail is a proper old-school wreck, and we absolutely love it for that. She went down in 1873, a big iron sailing vessel, and you can still feel that history as you fin over her. At just 7 metres, she’s super accessible for pretty much any diver, making her a fantastic site if you’re looking to get some good bottom time in the UK. What you get here is pure structure, an amazing skeleton for marine life to cling to. We usually find crabs scuttling in the shadows, lobsters tucked deep into crevices, and schools of coalfish darting around the remaining ribs. The visibility can vary, as it often does in the North East, but on a good day, the light penetrates beautifully, illuminating the dark metal and the life that now calls it home. We’d suggest timing your dive for slack water, always, to really take your time exploring the different sections. It’s a brilliant dive for photographers looking to capture that classic wreck silhouette against the lighter surface.