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FB 267 (POSSIBLY)

Let’s be honest, diving the Northeast isn’t about basking in sunshine, it’s about a different kind of reward. The FB 267, sitting at 38 metres, delivers. We love the sheer bulk of this barge, dumped by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, which makes for a fascinating, if sometimes silty, exploration. What you get here is a proper wreck dive – big, broken metal structures to poke around, with the low visibility often adding to the drama rather than detracting from it. Our favourite part is seeing how the sea reclaims these industrial discards. The steel plates are draped in dead man's fingers, their soft, orange colonies clinging to every surface, and you’ll find plump plumose anemones swaying gently in the subtle current. We’d suggest a good dive light is essential, not just for peering into the darker corners but to truly appreciate the colours that thrive down here. It suits divers who enjoy a bit of history, a bit of grit, and don’t mind getting up close and personal with the UK’s thriving cold-water reef life. Just remember, strong currents can occasionally sweep through, so pick your slack water carefully.