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HMS DELIVERER

The HMS *Deliverer* isn’t a deep dive at 22m, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s a simple one. This isn’t a wreck for beginners, not because of depth, but because Northumberland water can be a bit… bracing. We’ve had some cracking dives here, but we’ve also had some where you’re glad for a good drysuit and a hot flask afterwards. What we love about the *Deliverer* is how much character this old drifter still holds. She’s surprisingly intact for a wreck sunk in 1917, sitting upright, and you can clearly make out her bow and stern sections. The single boiler is a real focal point, now completely encrusted and home to more plumose anemones than you can count. They sway in the current like ghostly flowers, and we’ve often spent a good chunk of our dive just watching them pulse. Look closely, and you’ll spot velvet crabs tucked into every crevice, and we’ve even seen the odd wolf fish lurking in the deeper parts of the structure. Our favourite time to dive her is on a calm, slack tide; it really lets you take your time exploring the deck fittings and imagining her at sea. It’s a dive that rewards patience and a keen eye for detail, perfect for those who appreciate history beneath the waves.