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ZEALANDIA

The Zealandia wreck, a behemoth of a steamship, lies broken but still impressive off the Northumberland coast. We love diving this one; it’s a proper historical journey down into the early 20th century. Dropping onto the deck, you’ll often find yourself eye-to-eye with big cod, and huge shoals of coalfish swirl around the superstructure. Look closely and you'll find the deeper crevices packed with lobsters and edible crabs. This isn’t a gentle drift over pretty corals; it’s a proper wreck dive. The stern is our favourite section, where the prop shaft leads away into the gloom, a stark reminder of its original purpose. Penetration is possible in some areas, but we’d suggest leaving that to the experienced wreckies, especially given the typically low visibility here. It’s the sheer scale and the resident marine life that make Zealandia a standout, offering a genuine sense of exploration for divers comfortable with colder water and big metal.