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HEBBLE

The Hebble is a proper Scottish East Coast classic, one we always enjoy heading back to. This old steamship, torpedoed in 1917, now lies broken but still very much recognisable at around 20 metres. We love dropping onto the bow, seeing the anchor chain disappear into the gloom, and then navigating our way along the length of her. The holds are particularly interesting, often filled with shoals of small coalfish darting amongst the twisted metal. You'll find lobster tucked into every crevice and a healthy population of wrasse flitting over the plating. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is up here, but on a good day, the light filtering down through the kelp offers a moody, atmospheric dive. We’d suggest keeping an eye on the tides; a slack water dive makes exploring the deeper sections much more enjoyable. It’s a great wreck for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a rummage.