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HMS GUIDE ME II

The HMS Guide Me II sits upright at 32 metres, a very respectable dive for the UK’s northeast coast. We love a wreck with a story, and this former fishing vessel, converted to an armed patrol boat before sinking in 1918, certainly has one. The bow section is our favourite part, still largely intact and pointing into the current. You can often see conger eels tucked into the deeper crevices here. Midships, the single boiler is prominent, a real focal point, and the nearby compound expansion engine gives you a great sense of its working life. Visibility here can be surprisingly good, especially on a neap tide, allowing you to appreciate the wreck's 26-meter length. Keep an eye out for dogfish resting on the sand nearby, and the occasional anglerfish camouflaged against the seabed. This wreck feels like proper historical diving; it's a site for those who appreciate maritime history and enjoy exploring a structure that has truly become part of the seabed. It suits experienced divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and potential currents.