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UC 32 (PROBABLY)

The UC 32, sitting at a comfortable 11 metres, is a real favourite of ours for a historical dive without the usual Scottish depth challenge. This isn't some broken-up pile of metal; you can still make out the distinct shape of a U-boat, which is pretty special to see. As you descend, the visibility, which can be surprisingly good on a calm day, lets you pick out the conning tower and the long hull stretching across the seabed. What we love about this site is the palpable sense of history combined with the way life has just taken over. The wreck itself, blown up by its own mines in 1917, is a somber reminder of wartime, but now it’s a living reef. Crabs scuttle in the shadows, and we’ve often seen big ling tucked into crevices. The deck plating is draped in dead man's fingers and colourful anemones, making every section a new discovery. Our top tip? Pick a slack tide and bring a good torch; even at 11 metres, the North Sea can be dim, and you'll want to peer into every nook and cranny. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration.