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Wreck of Mardi Dan

The Mardi Dan, resting upright and mostly intact on the seabed, is our kind of wreck dive. It’s an old Danish coaster, sunk by a mine in 1940, and she feels every bit her age in the best way. We love how the metal has softened over decades, creating nooks and crannies for life to settle in. Swim through the holds, where light filters down from the surface, illuminating schools of saithe that swirl in the gloom. Look closely at the superstructure; you’ll find dead man’s fingers clinging to the railings and colourful anemones swaying gently with the current. It’s a proper exploration, not just a swim-by, and a site that rewards multiple visits. The Mardi Dan suits divers who appreciate history and the slow creep of nature reclaiming man-made structures. You’ll need to be comfortable with colder water and decent buoyancy for poking around the interior.