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Wreck of Daily Mail

The Wreck of the Daily Mail, despite its common name, offers a dive that’s anything but ordinary for those willing to brave the North Sea’s chill. We’ve always found these Northumberland wrecks have a particular draw, a certain grit to them. Dropping onto her bow, you immediately get a sense of the scale; she’s a big ship, well-broken but still very much a wreck, not just a pile of scattered metal. What we love here is the way the light filters through the superstructure, illuminating the huge sections of steel that still stand proud. You’ll find walls of plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying with the gentle surge, and dead man’s fingers adding vibrant splashes of orange. Our favourite part has to be the engine room, if you can navigate the silty interior. It’s a tight squeeze in places, but the intact machinery is genuinely impressive. Look out for the resident ling and conger eels peeking from the gloom. This isn't a dive for the faint of heart, or those uncomfortable with overhead environments, but for experienced cold-water wreckies, it’s a proper expedition. We’d suggest going at slack water, otherwise, the current can make things a bit challenging.