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EMILY REAICH

The Emily Reaich is a proper old girl, a trawler lost back in 1924, and she’s settled upright at 18m. It’s an interesting dive because she’s not broken up too badly, you can still get a real sense of her shape. We love picking our way along the deck, imagining the crew’s lives before she went down. Expect to find her superstructure cloaked in dead man's fingers and anemones, with shoals of cod and pollock hanging around the more intact sections. Sometimes you’ll spot a shy ling tucked away in a dark corner. Visibility here can swing wildly, but on a good day, when the light penetrates, it’s a beautifully atmospheric dive. Our favourite is exploring the bow, where the anchor chain still drapes down, heavy with growth. This site suits divers comfortable with colder water and perhaps a touch of gloom, those who appreciate history and the way the sea reclaims things. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than speedy circuits. Always check the tides; even at 18m, a strong push can make things less enjoyable.