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FAITHFUL FRIEND II

The Faithful Friend II, a fishing vessel sunk in 2008, sits upright at a modest 14 metres. We love this wreck for its accessibility and the way marine life has utterly taken over since she settled. You’re not fighting depth here, which means more time to really poke around. Head for the wheelhouse, it’s still largely intact and home to a resident family of wrasse. Keep an eye out for curious common seals; they often make an appearance, gliding past like ghosts. Our favourite part is the stern, where the prop is still visible, encrusted with anemones and dead man's fingers. You'll find plenty of squat lobsters tucked into every crevice, and the beams of your torch will illuminate scuttling crabs. It’s a great site for newer wreck divers, or anyone who just wants a relaxed dive without the Scapa Flow currents and depths usually associated with the German High Seas Fleet. We'd suggest going at slack water, though the currents here are rarely strong enough to cause much trouble. Visibility can vary, but even on a murky day, the wreck provides enough structure to be enjoyable.