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KILSYTH

The Kilsyth wreck sits broken apart just north of the Tyne, a trawler that went ashore back in '77. Don't expect a pristine, intact vessel; this site is more about the scatter and the life it’s attracted. What we love about Kilsyth is how it shows the relentless power of the sea, stripping down a substantial trawler to its skeleton over decades. You’ll find sections of hull and superstructure, twisted and spread across the seabed. Our favourite part is navigating through the larger, jumbled pieces, almost like an underwater maze. The current here can be a real factor, so we’d suggest timing your dive for slack water to make exploration easier. Visibility can be a mixed bag, common for the East Coast, but on a good day, the light filtering through the kelp-draped steel is moody and atmospheric. Look for the nudibranchs tucked into crevices and the blennies darting between the plates. It's a dive that rewards careful searching and an appreciation for wrecks reclaimed by the environment.