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TURNERSONS

Turnersons is a proper deep dive, a steamship that went down way back in 1891. It sits upright and surprisingly intact at 38 metres, a proper imposing sight when it first appears out of the green gloom. We love the way the light filters down, playing tricks with the shadows on the superstructure. You can still make out the bow and stern, and it’s a great spot for exploring the holds, though watch your fin kicks – silt can be an issue here. This isn’t a shallow reef dive, so we’d suggest it for experienced cold-water divers comfortable with depth and sometimes challenging visibility. The wreck itself is covered in dead man's fingers and anemones, and you'll often find ling and conger eels lurking in the darker corners. On a good day, the visibility can be 10 metres, but be prepared for less; it's the North Sea after all. Our favourite part is the sheer sense of history you get down there, a real window into a maritime past. Just remember your drysuit and a good torch, it gets dark down there.