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PRUNELLE

The *Prunelle* is one of our favourite wreck dives on the Scottish East Coast, a proper piece of history resting upright in just 22 metres. We love dropping down onto her, the bow always appearing first out of the gloom, usually swathed in shoals of saithe. She’s a good size, 47.5 metres long, but feels very accessible, not overwhelming. What really grabs us is how much of her remains intact. You can still make out the superstructure, the railings, and even the cargo holds. It’s a very evocative dive, knowing she was torpedoed in 1918 with the loss of twelve lives. The wreck itself is a magnet for life. Look for the massive conger eels peering from every dark recess, and the lobsters tucked into the nooks and crannies. We’ve had some fantastic encounters here. It’s not a dive for absolute beginners, as the Scottish currents can be frisky, but for experienced cold water divers, it’s a truly rewarding visit. Pick a calm day with good tides, and you'll experience the *Prunelle* at her best.