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HANNAH

Hannah is a curious one, and for us, a proper snapshot of history right on the Northumberland coast. We’re talking about a wreck that grounded in 1885, not down deep, but literally on the north end of Taylors Bank. Our favourite thing about Hannah is just how accessible it is. You’re not lugging gear onto a boat for this; it’s a wade-in, almost a walk-in, at low tide. What you get here is a scattered but distinct wreck, often with timbers and plates poking out of the sand. Visibility can vary, as you’d expect from a shore dive, but when it clears, you really get a sense of the vessel’s skeletal remains. We love exploring the nooks and crannies where the old hull plates have created mini shelters. Often, you’ll find small blennies peering out, or crabs scuttling for cover. It’s a gentle dive, really more of a snorkel or a shallow exploration, ideal for getting comfortable with local conditions or for photographers keen to capture something a bit different. It’s not about grand vistas, but about the quiet discovery of history underfoot, a truly tangible link to the past.