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DE BOOT

De Boot isn’t about depth or pristine visibility, it’s about history you can touch, right there on the shoreline. This East Indiaman, sunk in 1738, lies scattered across the rocks at Prawle Point, barely a stone's throw from shore. We love that it’s such an accessible piece of maritime heritage; you can literally wade out and snorkel over the remnants at low tide. What you'll find here are the heavy timbers, cannons, and ballast stones, concreted into the seabed. It’s an intimate dive, perfect for photographers who appreciate the texture of ancient wood and the way the light plays on it in the shallows. Our favourite part is spotting the wrasse darting between the cannonballs, and the occasional spider crab hunkering down in the crevices of the old hull. It’s a site that tells a story, rather than just shows off marine life. Ideal for keen snorkellers and divers who appreciate a shallow exploration with a tangible link to the past.