Overview

• The SS Almond Branch, a 3,300-tonne merchant ship sunk by a German submarine in 1917, was purchased by Dom Robinson for £300.
• Robinson, an experienced diver, had explored the wreck prior to the purchase and has since completed a post-purchase dive to document the site.
• The shipwreck was originally sold by the British government in the 1970s, and UK laws allow private ownership of wrecks under strict preservation guidelines.
• Robinson hopes to recover the ship's bell, which, if found, must be reported to the Receiver of Wreck for ownership determination.
• Robinson's wife, Suzi, expressed frustration over the purchase, calling it a 'waste of money,' though he remains enthusiastic about the project.