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Wreck of the Irvington

The Irvington wreck, out here in New England, is one of those dives that sticks with you, especially if you’re into a bit of history beneath the waves. She went down in 1913, a tugboat that met a schooner in a pretty nasty collision. What we love about her is how intact she is for a wreck of that age in these waters. You can still make out the superstructure, the bow, and stern sections are distinct, and there’s machinery strewn around the debris field. We’ve had some cracking dives here. The visibility isn't always Caribbean standard, but when it’s good, the light plays off the metal, and you can really spend time exploring the nooks and crannies. Look for the resident cunner and tautog; they’re pretty bold around the wreck, darting in and out of the plating. Our favourite part has to be finning along the deck, imagining what life was like aboard before she went down. It’s a dive for those who appreciate a tangible link to the past, and who don’t mind a bit of a current if it means a genuinely characterful wreck.