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DUDLEY ROSE

We love the Dudley Rose for its sheer scale and the way it’s settled on the seabed. This isn’t a pick for a quick dip; at 35 metres, it's a dive for those comfortable with depth and a bit of current. Built in 1929, this steamship went down in 1941, and now she lies upright, largely intact. You'll drop down onto the deck, often finding a gentle drift along her length. Our favourite part is exploring the stern, where the triple expansion engine and two massive boilers are still prominent. The sheer size of the machinery is humbling. Inside the holds, you can often spot conger eels poking their heads out, and the plating is absolutely smothered in jewel anemones, glowing orange and pink under your torch. It’s a proper wreck dive, offering plenty to penetrate if you’ve got the training, or just to explore from the outside. Visibility can be decent here, especially after a spell of settled weather, but always check the local conditions – it can be a dark dive otherwise.