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HMS Brazen

For many, the HMS Brazen is our favourite wreck dive in Cornish waters, and it’s always a proper expedition. This B-class destroyer, sunk by an aerial mine in 1940, lies broken in two sections, an impressive skeletal outline against the often moody green water. We’ve found the bow section, with its torpedo tubes and deck guns, to be particularly atmospheric; the steel plates are now encrusted with dead man's fingers and colourful jewel anemones, creating a soft, textural layer over the hard lines of the warship. Descending through the thermocline and seeing the dark shape emerge is a real goosebumps moment. Inside, the engine room is penetrable for experienced wreck divers, offering tight squeezes and an eerie sense of its past. Look out for the resident conger eels, they're surprisingly bold here, and the shoals of pollock that swirl around the superstructure can be mesmerising. Current can be a factor, so we always plan our dive for slack water, ideally on a neap tide for the calmest conditions and best visibility. If you’re into proper historical wreck diving, this one’s a standout.