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RHOS ANNA

The Rhos Anna is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to when we’re up in Northumberland, especially if the sea gods are smiling and we get a calm day. It's a small fishing vessel, about 11 metres long, that went down in 1992. The official line calls it a "dangerous wreck," but that’s really more about its position for shipping than what you find once you’re in the water. This is a very shallow dive, sitting in just 3 metres, so it’s perfect for a long bottom time, photographers, or anyone getting back into the swing of things. We often treat it as a second dive when we’ve hit something deeper earlier. You can easily spend an hour finning slowly around it, looking for the tiny stuff. What we love about the Rhos Anna is how completely nature has reclaimed it. The deck is carpeted in anemones, and you’ll find crabs tucked into every nook and cranny. Look closely under the plates of the hull, and you’re bound to spot a velvet swimmer crab or two scuttling away. The light, even on an overcast day, filters beautifully through the kelp that sways gently above the wreck, giving it a really ethereal feel. Visibility can vary, as with any site in the Northeast, but when it’s good, the detail on the wreck is fantastic. It’s not about grand swim-throughs here; it’s about appreciating the small world that’s made this old boat its home.