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ASABA (POSSIBLY)(PART OF)

The Asaba, or what we believe to be parts of her scattered across the seabed, offers a proper deep wreck dive off the Cornish coast. Dropping to 52 metres, this isn't one for the casual diver. We love the challenge here, the sense of exploring something truly lost to time, where the visibility can shift from a decent 10 metres to a moody 2 in a heartbeat. It’s a dive where you feel the cold deep, and your torch beam becomes your entire world. What remains is a steamship swallowed by the sand and the years since 1917. You'll navigate through twisted metal plates, sections of hull, and perhaps catch a glimpse of the twin shafts that once propelled her. Ling and conger eels are common residents, slithering through the darker corners, and crabs scuttle across the rusted steel. Our favourite approach is to take it slow, really scour the debris field; you’re not looking for a single intact vessel but rather a story told in fragments. This site suits experienced divers comfortable with depth and variable conditions, who appreciate the historical weight of a wreck over vibrant coral. It’s a rewarding dive for those who enjoy piecing together the past.