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AZEMMOUR

The Azemmour is a truly absorbing wreck and one of our favourites in Lyme Bay, especially if you’re into a proper rummage. She’s a decent size at 62.5m, sitting upright and largely intact at 37m. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the sheer volume of fish – pollack and cod drift lazily through the superstructure, and if you’re lucky, conger eels peek from hidden nooks. We’ve found her bridge section particularly interesting, still quite defined, with plenty of entry points for careful penetration if you’re appropriately qualified and experienced. Our pick for exploring is the stern, where the triple expansion engine and a single boiler are still very much present, now heavily encrusted with plumose anemones, creating these incredible white and orange tapestries. It’s a real photographer's wreck, with dramatic silhouettes against the green-blue water. The Azemmour suits experienced divers comfortable at depth and keen to explore a historical wreck rather than just observing it from above. Currents can be a factor here, so slack water is always the smart play.