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JOLLY GIRLS (POSSIBLY)

There’s a reason we love diving the Jolly Girls, despite the rather… speculative name. This isn’t some pristine wreck sitting upright in calm water, but a proper Scottish East Coast dive. She's broken, quite scattered really, but that's precisely her charm. You're not just observing; you're exploring the history. We find the engine room particularly atmospheric, even if it does require a bit of careful finning to navigate. The wreck, a motor vessel sunk in 1940, now hosts a surprising amount of life. Ling often peek out from shadowy corners, and we’ve seen some decent-sized crabs scuttling around the plates. The visibility here can be… challenging, let's say, so pick your day. Slack water is key; otherwise, you'll be fighting the current more than enjoying the dive. When it's good, though, poking around the crumpled metal and picturing her as she once was, it’s a real connection to the past. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a rummage.