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Wreck of Nancy B

The Nancy B sits in the grey-green embrace of a Scottish sea loch, a proper old girl with a story to tell. We love a wreck that still looks like a ship, and Nancy B delivers, especially when the visibility kicks in after a few calm days. Drop down and you’ll find her upright, pretty much intact, with the bow giving way to a cavernous hold where conger eels sometimes peek out from the gloom. Exploring the deck, you’ll pick out the anchor chains, the winches, and the ghostly outline of what was once her superstructure. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the slow reclamation of steel by the sea. Look closely and you'll spot nudibranchs clinging to the rusty plates and the occasional inquisitive wrasse darting through the portholes. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide, otherwise, finning against the current here can be a bit of a workout. It’s certainly not a tropical reef, but for atmosphere and a real sense of adventure, Nancy B is one of our favourites.