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HMS ACHERON (STERN SECTION)

We’ve spent a lot of hours on Cornish wrecks, and the stern section of the HMS Acheron always pulls us back. It’s a deep dive, sitting at 41 metres, so definitely one for the experienced trimix crowd. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the sheer size of the thing, especially the twin shafts and props, they’re colossal. You get a real sense of the power this destroyer once had. The wreck itself is pretty broken, but the stern is largely intact and it’s become a fantastic artificial reef. We love swimming through the torpedo tubes, which are now completely encrusted with jewel anemones, glowing orange and pink in your torch beam. Look for conger eels tucked into every dark crevice, some of them are huge. On a clear day, with a bit of ambient light, it feels almost otherworldly down there, a proper piece of history reclaimed by the ocean. It’s not a quick bounce dive; we suggest taking your time, really exploring the different compartments and soaking in the atmosphere. The currents can be tricky here, so pick your slack water carefully.