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HMS LISTRAC (PROBABLY)

The HMS *Listrac* (probably) is one of those Cornwall dives that just hits right. At 35m, it’s a proper expedition, but the rewards are there. We love the way she sits upright, almost proud, on the seabed, her bow pointing east as if still on a final voyage. Descending, you start to pick out the details of her 59-meter length – a sturdy steamship, requisitioned and ultimately sunk in 1940. The visibility here can be decent, especially on a settled day, allowing the wreck to emerge slowly from the green. You can poke around the hold, still open in places, a dark maw where conger eels often lurk, their heads peeking from shadowy corners. Our favourite part has to be the stern, where the prop shaft leads away, the metalwork now a home for anemones and soft corals, their colours muted but still present in the ambient light. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history, a bit of depth, and the quiet contemplation of a ship reclaimed by the sea. Just keep an eye on the tide, as currents can pick up.