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GORIZIA

The Gorizia is a deep dive, a proper expedition, and for us, it’s one of the best reasons to get your twinset wet in the UK. She was a Great Lakes steamship, sunk by a German U-boat in 1917, and now she lies upright in 47 metres of water off the Lizard. We love the feeling of descending into the green, knowing this grand old lady is waiting. The bow, with its anchor chains still draped, is often our first stop. You’ll spot conger eels in every nook and cranny, and if you’re lucky, a curious anglerfish might be lurking in the superstructure. Swim along the deck and you can make out winches and cargo hatches, all encrusted with white plumose anemones that pulse gently in the current. Our favourite part is the engine room, often penetrable if you're experienced and careful, where the machinery is still remarkably intact. It’s dark in there, but your torch beam picks out the details, giving you a real sense of her working life. This is a dive for experienced deep divers, those comfortable with limited visibility and strong currents, but the rewards are immense.