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CITY OF GHENT (POSSIBLY)

Ah, the *City of Ghent*. What a moody, evocative dive she is, perched off Black Head. We love a wreck with a bit of a story, and this one, grounded in poor visibility and then drifting off before sinking properly, has that dramatic flair. Dropping down to 25m, you’re met with a surprisingly intact hull that stretches out, making for a proper exploration. What divers really get here is a sense of history mixed with that classic Cornish marine life. Shoals of bib and pouting dart through the dark holds, and conger eels are often found tucked into the deeper recesses. We've seen some impressive lobsters here, too, scuttling into crevices as you approach. It’s a dive that rewards slow, methodical exploration, allowing you to really soak in the atmosphere. The *City of Ghent* suits divers who appreciate a wreck that still feels like a wreck, not just a pile of debris, and who don’t mind a bit of a current-swept journey for the payoff. If you hit it on a day with decent visibility, it’s a truly engaging dive.