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Wreck of Woolwich

The Woolwich wreck isn't your postcard-perfect tropical dive, and that’s precisely why we love it. This is real diving, a proper encounter with history and the hardy marine life of the North Sea. Dropping down, the visibility can be a bit moody, but when it clears, the sheer scale of this collier is impressive, sprawling across the seabed. You’ll navigate through twisted metal and broken decks, the ship’s structure now a skeleton colonised by plumose anemones and dead man’s fingers, their soft bodies swaying with the surge. We particularly enjoy the stern, where the propeller shaft is often home to some surprisingly large lobsters – keep an eye out for them tucked into crevices. This site really suits divers who appreciate a challenging wreck dive and don't mind the chill; it’s less about vibrant corals and more about the raw, dramatic beauty of a sunken giant. Go in late summer, early autumn for your best shot at decent conditions, and dive it on a slack tide, or you’ll be battling a serious current.