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LONCLARA

The Lonclara, a merchant vessel sunk by a mine in 1917, is a proper northern wreck dive. Dropping down onto her, you’ll find the bow section upright and mostly intact, a ghostly silhouette against the often moody green light of the North Sea. We love the way the holds are still open for a careful penetration, offering a glimpse into her past, and there’s usually a decent amount of debris scattered around. It’s not a site for spotting brightly coloured fish, but look closer: huge plumose anemones flower on the superstructure, dead man's fingers cover the bulkheads, and inquisitive wrasse dart in and out of the plating. This wreck really suits those who appreciate maritime history and the quiet, rugged beauty of cold-water ecosystems. On a good visibility day, when the sunlight shafts through the water, the experience is quite special; we’d suggest timing your dive for slack water to make exploration easier. It sits at a manageable 21 metres, meaning decent bottom time.