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Wreck of Macrae

The Wreck of the Macrae, just off the Northumberland coast, is one of our top picks for a good old-fashioned British wreck dive. This isn't some pristine, intact vessel; she's a proper working wreck, broken up but still very much a ship, scattered across the seabed at a depth that suits most advanced open-water divers. We've spent many hours nosing around her various sections, discovering the prop shaft, bits of engine, and the distinctive outline of her bow and stern. What we really love about the Macrae is the sheer quantity of life that calls her home. You'll often find enormous ling lurking in the gloom, their eyes tracking your every move, while shoals of pollock dart through the superstructure. Look closely at the metalwork and you'll spot dead man's fingers and colourful anemones clinging on, swaying gently with the current. It’s a dive that requires good buoyancy and a keen eye, especially if the visibility isn’t at its best, which, let's be honest, can happen. Our favourite time to dive her is on a slack tide, otherwise, you'll be battling a fair push. She's a bit of a local legend, a proper piece of history underwater, and a genuinely rewarding dive for anyone who appreciates the character of a working wreck.