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HMS Brazen

We’ve always had a soft spot for the HMS Brazen, and not just because of its dramatic end. This destroyer, sunk in 1940 after a collision, lies in two main sections, and that split really adds to the exploration. The bow section is our favourite part, upright and still holding its shape, especially the forward gun which is often draped in dead man’s fingers. Swimming through the midships, you can feel the impact that tore her apart. It’s a bit of a debris field but look closely and you’ll spot ammunition casings and other small remnants of her service. The stern section, while more broken up, still reveals machinery and the rudder. We've often found conger eels lurking in the deeper recesses here, and the wreck overall is home to plenty of wrasse and pollock darting through the superstructure. Visibility can be a typical Cornish mixed bag, so pick a calm day with good tides for the best experience. It’s a solid dive for those comfortable with wreck penetration, offering a genuinely engaging historical exploration.