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HMS Hermes

Diving the HMS Hermes in the cooler waters off Cornwall is a proper adventure, a real piece of history waiting to be explored. This isn’t a shallow reef bimble; it's a deep, dark dive onto a Highflyer-class cruiser that settled here in 1919 after a collision. What we love about the Hermes is its intact structure, allowing you to trace the deck plan and imagine life aboard. Descending through the green, often silty water, the sheer size starts to become apparent. The bow is particularly striking, often draped in fishing nets, home to lobster and crab tucked into every crevice. We’d suggest focusing on the midship section, where the superstructure has collapsed into fascinating rubble, creating overhangs perfect for conger eels. Visibility can swing wildly here, so pick your day carefully, ideally on a neap tide for less current. It’s a dive for those comfortable with deeper UK waters, typically hitting 40m plus, and certainly one of our favourite historical wrecks in the area.