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HOLYHEAD

The Holyhead, off the Northumberland coast, is one of those deeper wrecks that really rewards the effort. Sunk in 1883, this 91.4m steamship lies pretty broken up, but its sheer size means there’s still plenty to explore. We love picking through the scattered debris field, imagining the Victorian engineering that once held it all together. You'll often find a resident wolf fish peering out from a dark corner, and the sheer volume of plumose anemones carpeting the metalwork is always impressive. It’s a site for experienced divers, given the depth and potential for strong currents, but on a good day, when the visibility opens up, it’s a genuinely atmospheric dive. Keep an eye out for the distinct plates of the hull and sections of machinery – they're now home to dense schools of juvenile pollack and squat lobsters. Our favourite tip? Head down on a slack tide for the best chance to really soak it all in.