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DREDGER NO.3

Dredger No.3 is, for us, one of the more atmospheric wrecks on the Scottish East Coast, especially if you catch it on a day with decent viz. This isn’t a colourful reef dive; it’s a proper piece of history lying upright on the seabed at 34 metres. We love dropping down and seeing the huge grab bucket first, often covered in dead man’s fingers, before the rest of the dredger appears out of the gloom. The wreck itself is pretty intact, considering it capsized and sank way back in 1927. You can really get a sense of its working life. We often find conger eels peering out from gaps in the machinery and crabs scuttling over the plating. The sheer scale of it is impressive, and exploring the engine room, if you’re properly equipped and trained for penetration, is a real highlight. It’s a dive for those who appreciate wrecks with a story, and who don’t mind the cold North Sea embrace. Bring a good torch, even on a bright day, to really make the details pop.