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LOLA (POSSIBLY)

The *Lola* offers a genuinely atmospheric dive, especially when the light filters down through the Cornish green water. She went down in 1929 after hitting The Manacles, carrying a cargo of tar, which you can still occasionally see solidified around her. We love how intact the stern section is, with the rudder and propeller still clearly visible, a real testament to her sudden end. Dropping down to 25 metres, you’ll find the bow fairly broken up, but the midships and stern hold together well. The single boiler is a prominent feature, often swarming with pollack and wrasse. We’ve had some cracking encounters here with conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses and lobsters peeking out from under plating. Visibility here can vary wildly, so we always check the tides and aim for slack water on a neap tide for the best chance of a clear run. It’s a proper historical wreck dive, best for those comfortable with deeper UK conditions and who appreciate the stories these old ships tell.