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G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY)

The G A Savage, or what we’re pretty sure is the G A Savage, sits deep, a proper technical dive at 42 metres. This isn't one for beginners; the depth alone demands experience and good gas planning. What we love about this wreck is its honest, gritty character. Built in 1900, it’s a working ship, not some grand liner, and you feel that history in its bones. Dropping down, the visibility in the North Sea can be a bit of a lottery, but on a good day, the bow looms out of the green, draped in anemones. We’ve found the stern section is our favourite part to explore. The old compound engine by Ross & Duncan is surprisingly intact, a fantastic piece of industrial archaeology. You can push into the cargo holds, sometimes finding the eerie shadows of lobsters tucked away. Ling and cod often patrol the deeper sections, and we’ve seen schools of saithe swirling around the mast structure. This wreck gives you a real sense of an old steamship frozen in time, and for those ready for the depth, it’s a rewarding plunge.