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FANNY LAMBERT

The Fanny Lambert is a moody, atmospheric dive, exactly what we picture when we think of a proper Cornish wreck. Down at 35 metres, she’s a deep one, so best for experienced divers comfortable with limited bottom time. We love dropping onto her on a calm day; the visibility here can be surprisingly good, letting you see the full outline of her 61-metre hull emerge from the green. Her two large boilers are the real focal point, sitting proud and usually encrusted with plumose anemones, their feathery tentacles swaying in the gentle surge. It’s dark down there, even on a sunny day, so good lights are essential to pick out the details – the compound expansion engine, parts of the broken stern, and the scattered plates of her hull. Conger eels are often tucked into the crevices, their heads poking out with an almost grumpy expression. We’ve also seen huge edible crabs scuttling across the deck plates. This isn’t a wreck for penetration, but there’s plenty to explore externally, imagining her fateful journey from Cardiff to Dieppe back in 1867. Our favourite approach is a slow circuit, letting your eyes adjust to the gloom, really soaking in the history.