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HMS P12 (STERN SECTION).

The stern section of HMS P12, a patrol boat lost in a collision just days before the end of WWI, sits upright at 15 metres. We love it because it’s surprisingly intact for a wreck of its age, a real anchor point in the seabed for all sorts of life. You’ll find the props still in place and the rudder blade clear, giving a real sense of its operational past. This isn’t a grand, sprawling wreck, but it’s packed with character. Look for the conger eels that have made their home amongst the twisted metalwork, and the often-dense schools of bib and pollack that swirl around the structure. Our favourite dive here is when the light is just right, filtering through the water and illuminating the stern, highlighting the copper hues of the propellors. It’s a superb spot for divers who appreciate history and don't mind a slightly chillier dive, with plenty to photograph and explore in a compact area.