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AALESUND (POSSIBLY)

The *Aalesund* is a proper historical wreck, and we reckon it’s one of the best deeper dives in this part of Cornwall. Dropping down onto her at 37 metres, you hit an iron hull that’s surprisingly intact for a ship sunk in 1918. We love the way the light filters through the superstructure, creating these moody shadows around the single boiler, which stands proud and really gives you a sense of her scale. Exploration is the name of the game here. You can pick your way along her 44.5-metre length, peering into cargo holds now colonised by thick carpets of plumose anemones – pure white against the dark iron. Our favourite detail is the triple-expansion engine, a marvel of turn-of-the-century engineering, now home to inquisitive conger eels. We’ve had some fantastic encounters with schools of pollack swirling around the bow, and occasionally a curious grey seal will pop by for a look. This is a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts, offering a respectful peek into maritime history and a chance to truly immerse yourself in a thriving artificial reef.