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BETSY ANNA

The Betsy Anna, off the coast of Cornwall, is one of our favourite wreck dives in the area, offering a proper sense of history, even if visibility can sometimes be a bit moody. She went down in 1926, a 63-meter steamship, and now lies upright on the seabed at 24 metres. We love how intact she feels, with the bow and stern still well-defined and the hold accessible for a careful peek. You’ll spot the huge boiler, a real focal point, with shoals of bib and pouting swirling around it, almost like a living cloud. Head towards the stern, and you’ll find conger eels tucked into every dark crevice, their heads poking out with a wary glance. The general current here is usually mild enough for an unhurried exploration, but we’d always suggest checking the local tides; a slack water dive makes all the difference when you're navigating the superstructure. Keep an eye out for dogfish resting on the sand nearby, perfectly camouflaged against the often silty bottom. It’s a dive that rewards slow observation, letting you soak in the atmosphere of a ship frozen in time.