AFON DULAIS

The SS 'Afon Dulais' was a British steamship built in 1919, just after the end of the First World War. For over two decades, she faithfully plied the coastal trade routes, but the outbreak of World War II placed her in constant danger. On June 20, 1942, while on passage from Seaham, she became another victim of the war at sea. She was attacked and sunk by a German E-boat, fast and deadly torpedo boats that terrorized Allied shipping in the English Channel. The attack was swift and devastating, sending the 'Afon Dulais' and her cargo to the seabed.

Today, the wreck of the 'Afon Dulais' rests at a depth of 26 meters off the coast of Cornwall. This makes it an ideal dive for advanced recreational divers. The wreck is largely intact, though her superstructure shows the damage from her violent end. Divers can explore the deck, peer into the cargo holds, and examine the boiler and triple-expansion engine that once powered her. The wreck has become a thriving artificial reef, attracting dense schools of bib, pollack, and colorful cuckoo wrasse, offering a poignant mix of military history and vibrant marine life.