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Wreck of Helen And Mary

The Helen And Mary, what a beauty. We’ve always had a soft spot for wrecks that are more than just a pile of metal, and this one delivers. Dropping down, you feel the cool North Sea embrace you, and then she emerges from the gloom, a trawler that really tells a story. We love how intact the bow section is, almost defiant against the current, with parts of the superstructure still recognisable. You can poke around the hold, imagining the catch she once carried, and we always find ourselves drawn to the stern, where the prop shaft is still visible. It’s not just the wreck itself, though; it’s the life she now supports. Ling often shelter in the deeper crevices, and the deck plating is a carpet of dead man's fingers and colourful anemones. We’ve seen conger eels peering out from gaps in the hull, their eyes glinting in your torch beam. This isn't a deep Caribbean dive with blazing sunshine; it's a proper British wreck dive – a bit of a challenge, a lot of character, and genuinely rewarding for those who appreciate history and resilience under the waves. We’d suggest a good torch and a decent drysuit, naturally.