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Elena R (Wreck)

The Elena R, she’s a proper workhorse of a wreck, and we love her for it. Sitting upright on the seabed at 24 metres, she’s largely intact and offers some fantastic penetration for the suitably qualified. We’ve spent many hours nosing around her stern, particularly, where the propeller shaft is still clearly visible, and the engine room is a brilliant, tight squeeze. Visibility can be a bit of a gamble here, like much of the UK, but on a good day, when the sun catches the superstructure, it's just brilliant. What really sells the Elena R for us isn't just the history of the old coaster, but how marine life has absolutely embraced her. The deck plating is thick with plumose anemones, like shaggy white carpets, and lobsters peek out from every conceivable crevice. Keep an eye out for dogfish resting on the sand nearby, and conger eels are often found coiled in the deeper, darker sections. It's an intermediate dive, no strong currents usually, but good buoyancy is a must if you want to explore inside without stirring up decades of silt. Dive her on a slack tide for the best experience; it just makes life easier down there.