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JOLLY GIRLS

The Jolly Girls sits upright, a proper little time capsule from 1940. We love how intact she is for a wreck of her age, a testament to the cold North Sea. Her holds are still open for a rummage, and the engine room is accessible if you’re comfortable with a bit of penetration. What you'll find here is a dark, moody dive, classic Scottish East Coast. The visibility can be variable, sometimes a silty 5 metres, other days a surprisingly clear 10, but that just adds to the atmosphere. We’d suggest a good torch; it really brings out the colours of the encrusting anemones and dead man’s fingers that blanket the hull. Look closely amongst the twisted metal for tiny scorpionfish and those inquisitive wrasse that always seem to pop out of nowhere. It’s a cracker of a dive for anyone who appreciates wreck diving with a bit of history, particularly if you’re a fan of exploring machinery.