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CASTLEREAGH

The Castlereagh, or what's left of her anyway, is a proper chunk of history lying off the Cornish coast. We love a good steamship wreck, and this one, originally the Perth Fisher, has definitely settled into her seabed home since 1925. Dropping down to 33 metres, you're not going to find a fully intact vessel, but that's part of the charm. The deck plating has collapsed, revealing the bones of the ship – a single boiler stands proud, a real focal point. It’s perfect for divers who enjoy poking around structural remains, rather than swimming through corridors. What you'll find here is a robust wreck, well-colonised by local life. Expect to see plump conger eels peeking out from every dark nook, their thick bodies wrapped around twisted metal. Dead man’s fingers add splashes of orange and white, swaying gently with the surge, and the occasional dogfish might glide past, indifferent to your presence. The visibility here can be a bit of a lottery, sometimes a clear 10 metres, other days a moody 3, so pick your day carefully, ideally after a few days of settled weather. We'd suggest timing your dive for slack water; the currents can pick up, making it a bit of a tug-of-war if you get it wrong.