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HMS EUSTON

We’ve spent a fair few days poking around the Northeast wrecks, and the HMS Euston really stands out. At just 10 metres, it’s a brilliant dive for newer wreck enthusiasts or when you’re after a longer bottom time without pushing deco limits. The Euston, a trawler sunk back in 1917, now lies broken but still very much recognisable on the seabed. You can clearly make out her bow and stern sections, with a good chunk of the midships opened up, exposing the boiler. Our favourite part is the engine room. With a torch, you can peer inside and see glimpses of the triple expansion engine – it’s a tangible link to its past life as a working vessel. Schools of cod and pollock often drift lazily around the superstructure, and if you take your time, you’ll spot plenty of wrasse darting between the plates. Look closely for the nudibranchs that pepper the rust, a surprisingly delicate contrast to the rough steel. We always suggest trying to hit this one on a slack tide; the visibility here can be decent, but strong currents can stir things up quickly. It's an honest dive, rewarding those who appreciate history and the slow colonisation of steel by the sea.