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GUNVOR

The Gunvor, a steel sailing vessel from 1895, met its end in a thick fog off the Cornish coast back in 1912. It’s now one of our favourite UK wreck dives, sitting upright and mostly intact in about 15 metres of water. We love a good penetration dive and the Gunvor delivers, with easy access to the bow and stern sections for those with the right training and gear. You'll quickly pick out the massive anchors and chain, which feel almost monumental in the cool, green light. Down in the holds, conger eels often peek out from the gloom, their heads surprisingly large. Outside, the wreck is a magnet for life – expect to see schools of pollack darting through the superstructure and plenty of colourful jewel anemones coating the metalwork. Dive this one on a slack tide for the best visibility, and keep an eye out for the odd dogfish tucked away in the sand nearby.