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LIBERTA

Liberta, sitting in the shallows off Bolt Head, is one of our favourite shallow wrecks in the UK. We know, a three-metre wreck doesn’t sound like much, but for a sunny day, when you just want to potter about and not worry about deco, this is perfect. She ran aground in a fog back in 1926, and time has certainly done its work. You won't find a pristine wreck outline here; instead, it's a huge field of scattered plates, ribs, and machinery, all beautifully encrusted. It’s less about penetration and more about exploring the nooks and crannies the wreck creates. You’ll find loads of pollack darting through the metalwork, blennies peering out from under plates, and sometimes a big conger eel lurking in the deeper crevices if you're lucky. We always recommend going at slack water on a high tide – the visibility is usually at its best then, and the light penetration really brings out the colours of the kelp and anemones growing all over the wreckage. It’s a brilliant site for newer divers or those who love a long, relaxed dive with plenty to observe.