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HUNSDON

The Hunsdon, oh, she’s a proper wreck dive, one we always enjoy getting back to in Northumberland. Lying at 34 metres, she’s a big girl, 102 metres long, and you really feel her scale down there. You drop onto a sprawling, broken hull, but it’s still very recognisable as a steamship. We particularly love poking around the stern, where the prop shaft leads away into the gloom, and the bow section, which still has some impressive lines. The current can be a factor here, so a slack water dive is always our pick. You’ll often find large shoals of saithe hanging off the upright sections, and the deck plates are carpeted with plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying gently in the surge. Look closer in the darker recesses and you might spot a ling or two lurking. It’s a dive for those who appreciate the history of a wreck, who like to take their time tracing its outline and imagining its past. Not one for the absolute beginner, but if you’re comfortable at depth and with a bit of current, the Hunsdon is a cracker.