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ELEANOR

The *Eleanor* in Cornwall is one of those wrecks that just oozes history, even if she’s broken up now. She ran aground in 1922, a steamship carrying coal, and the remnants are scattered across the seabed at a very forgiving maximum depth of 12 metres. We love diving her on a calm day, when the light penetrates right down, illuminating the twisted metal and the two massive boilers that are still a focal point. You can poke around the debris field, imagining the force of the waves that tore her apart. What truly makes the *Eleanor* special for us is how marine life has absolutely taken over. You’ll find wrasse darting between the plates, conger eels tucked into any dark crevice, and plumose anemones waving gently from every surface. It’s a site that really rewards slow exploration; take your time to peer under ledges and into cracks. For photographers, the way the light filters through the kelp and across the encrusted wreck can be stunning, especially late morning. Just watch for surge if the tide is turning; it can get a bit sporty. It’s a perfect site for newer wreck divers or anyone who appreciates the beauty of an artificial reef teeming with life.