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IMPRENABLE

Alright, the *Imprénable*. Now, this isn't your vibrant coral reef dive, let's be clear about that. But if you’re into proper British wreck diving, a bit of history, and some genuinely good macro stuff, it’s a brilliant shallow dive. We rate it highly for a second dive or when the weather's a bit frisky and you need shelter. She was a French frigate, captured by the British in 1796, and ended up here, broken up in Bigbury Bay. The remains are scattered, but it’s still very much a wreck, not just a pile of timbers. You’ll weave through ribs and timbers, some still proudly upright, others collapsed into a jumble, creating fantastic hidey-holes. The depth is a constant 10m, so you get plenty of bottom time to really poke around. Our favourite thing about the *Imprénable* is the life that’s made a home here. It’s absolutely smothered in plumose anemones, especially in autumn, their white frills swaying in the gentle surge. Look closer amongst the wood and you’ll find nudibranchs, often sea lemons, scuttling about. We've seen cuttlefish here too, hovering just off the wreck, changing colours as you approach. It’s perfect for divers who enjoy taking their time, photographers, and anyone who appreciates a bit of history beneath the waves. Just keep an eye on the tides; slack water makes for a far more enjoyable rummage.