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HMS MOROCOALA

The HMS Morocoala isn't just another lump of metal on the seabed, it’s a proper piece of history, resting at 40 metres off the South Coast. We love how intact she is for a wreck of her age, a trawler-turned-minesweeper lost to a mine in 1917. Descending, you’ll first pick out the stern, rising like a dark silhouette from the gloom. Our favourite part is exploring the deck, which is still largely coherent. You can trace the outline of the old fishing gear and imagine the crew going about their duties. The visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the light filters down, illuminating the anemones and dead man's fingers that carpet every surface. Keep an eye out for conger eels peering from dark nooks and crannies – they're pretty common residents. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a deep, atmospheric exploration rather than a shallow coral garden. It’s cold water, so a drysuit is a given, and we’d suggest good dive lights to really pick out the details.