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HMS KNOT

The HMS Knot is one of those wrecks that just grabs you, sitting upright and mostly intact in a manageable 10 metres. We love how the whole structure is draped in dead man's fingers, a thick, pulsating blanket of orange and white that truly transforms the old trawler. Descending onto her, you can almost picture her in her working days, before she hit a mine in 1916. Our favourite thing to do is weave through the superstructure, where the light plays off the rust and the anemones, creating these fleeting patterns. Look closely and you’ll spot tiny crabs scuttling in the crevices, and we’ve often seen small schools of juvenile coalfish darting in and out of the hold. It’s a site that really rewards a slow, deliberate exploration, perfect for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed bimble with plenty to see without deep decompression obligations. Just be mindful of the occasional surge if there’s a swell running; it can make navigating the interior a bit more lively.