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HMS BOXER

The HMS Boxer, lying flat on the seabed at 16m, is a fantastic dive for anyone keen on exploring a piece of naval history without the challenge of extreme depths. We particularly love her because she’s not just a pile of plates; you can still make out the distinct destroyer shape. Her bow and stern sections are largely intact, giving you a real sense of her scale, even a century after her collision with the *Ambulance Transpo*. We usually drop in and head straight for the twin shafts, which are surprisingly well-preserved, often shrouded in a shimmer of juvenile pollock. The boilers are a prominent feature mid-ship, now home to some impressively large conger eels – we’ve seen heads poking out that were thicker than a diver’s thigh. Look closely among the twisted metal for nudibranchs, especially the lemon variety, their vibrant colours a stark contrast to the grey steel. While visibility can be a bit hit or miss in the English Channel, the Boxer’s relatively shallow depth means you often get enough light to really appreciate the structure and the way life has reclaimed it. It's a proper wreck dive, perfect for those moving beyond just looking at reefs.