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Wreck of MTB 712

The Noord Braband is a fantastic dive, especially if you’re into the sheer scale of the Scapa Flow wrecks but want something a bit different from the battleships. We love how her bow is completely blown apart, a chaotic tangle of steel that just screams history. Dropping down, you’ll likely hit the seabed around 24 metres, then make your way up over the stern, which sits shallower, around 15 metres. What really gets us about the Noord Braband is the swim-throughs. Not just easy passages, but proper internal exploration through the engine room and the huge coal bunkers. Bring a good torch; inside, it's properly dark and incredibly atmospheric, with coalfish darting through the light beam. Keep an eye out for the resident lumpsuckers clinging to the plating, and the colourful patches of crumb-of-bread sponge that brighten up the gloom. She’s a big wreck, so you’ll want a couple of dives to really get a feel for her, perhaps one focusing on the bow, another on the stern and engine room. Expect mild to moderate currents here, especially on larger tides, so plan your dive with the local operators.