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FENELLA

The *Fenella*, sitting just off the coast, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. You really don't have to go deep – it’s a mere 6 metres, making it perfect for a long, relaxed dive or even a snorkel on a good day. Built of iron in 1870 and lost in 1893, she’s a proper old steamer, and you can still trace the outline of her hull in the sand. We love finning slowly over the scattered remains, picturing the single boiler and triple expansion engine that once powered her from the Tyne to Hamburg. It’s not about huge pelagics here; it's the smaller creatures that have made this wreck home. We often spot blennies peeking from crevices in the plating, and the occasional crab scuttling across a barnacle-encrusted beam. The real joy is the way the light filters down, illuminating the rusty iron and the green tendrils of kelp swaying with the gentle surge. It’s a dive that invites you to slow down, explore the history, and appreciate the resilience of marine life.