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BULLGER

The Bullger, a tug sunk by a mine in 1941, isn't your typical deep, dramatic wreck. At just 9 metres, it’s remarkably shallow, but that’s precisely why we love it. This isn't a site for pushing limits, it's for slow, deliberate exploration and soaking up the atmosphere. You’ll find the Bullger upright and largely intact, her superstructure still reaching proudly towards the surface, encrusted with dead man's fingers and anemones. The real magic here happens in the details. Peer into the open doorways and you might spot a lobster waving its antennae from the shadows, or a playful conger eel slithering through the collapsed wheelhouse. We’ve spent whole dives just circling the stern, watching schools of juvenile saithe dart amongst the propeller blades. The visibility can be hit or miss – it’s the East Coast, after all – but even on a greener day, the wreck stands out sharply against the sandy seabed. Our favourite approach is to dive it at slack high water; the gentle currents make poking around the nooks and crannies much easier. It’s a perfect spot for newer wreck divers or anyone who appreciates a relaxed dive with a tangible sense of history.