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JEAN FREDERIC (POSSIBLY)

Diving the *Jean Frederic* in Cornwall is a proper journey back in time, and honestly, we think it’s one of the more evocative wrecks in these waters. Dropping down to 45 metres, you’re often greeted by that distinct green gloom of the Channel, but then the shape of the trawler starts to resolve itself. The wreck lies upright, and while the superstructure has started to decay, the hull is remarkably intact. We love finning along her deck, imagining the Dutch crew on board when she was sunk by aircraft in 1941. The bow section is our favourite for exploring; you can peer into what would have been the holds, now home to some impressively large conger eels that stare out from the shadows. Keep an eye out for dogfish tucked into the sand nearby, and the occasional lobster waving an antenna from a crevice. It’s a deep dive, so obviously, this one suits experienced divers comfortable with colder water and decent bottom times. We'd suggest aiming for slack water, as currents here can pick up, making the descent and ascent a lot less enjoyable. If you appreciate a wreck with a story, this French trawler, requisitioned by the Royal Navy, delivers a genuinely atmospheric dive.