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Bombarden Unit (Wreck)

The Bombarden Unit, resting at a gentle 18 metres, is one of our go-to Cornwall dives when we’re looking for a relaxed exploration. It’s perfect for beginners, but honestly, we find ourselves coming back time and again. We love how much of the wreck is still discernible – not just a pile of plates, you know? You can trace the deck lines, peer into what would have been the holds, and even get a sense of the vessel’s original structure. What makes it special for us is the way the marine life has completely taken over. Big schools of pollack hang suspended over the metalwork, flickering in the shafts of light that pierce the green water. Look closer and you'll spot crabs scuttling amongst the debris, and anenomes clinging to every surface, waving their tentacles in the slight surge. It’s a proper macro playground too, if you’re patient; nudibranchs are always a good find here, camouflaged against the rust. We always try to dive it at slack water, an hour either side of high or low tide, to really take our time exploring without fighting any current. It's an excellent training ground for wreck navigation, or just a really pleasant way to spend an hour underwater.