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MEDINA

The Medina, off the coast of Cornwall, is one of those big, deep wrecks that really gets under your skin. We love it because it’s a proper expedition dive, a chance to explore a piece of history that’s largely untouched. This passenger liner, sunk in 1917, now lies broken but still recognisable at 60 metres. Dropping down, you’ll start to pick out the sheer scale of the ship: the massive hull plates, the ribs of what were once elegant decks. Visibility can be a gamble, as it often is in the UK, but on a good day, the Medina is astounding. Shoals of bib and pouting hang in the shadowy interiors, and we’ve seen conger eels the size of small tree trunks peeking out from behind collapsed bulkheads. It’s a site for experienced wreck divers, no doubt about it. You need to be comfortable with depth and overhead environments if you want to properly explore. Our favourite part is navigating the twisted metal, feeling that sense of discovery as you round a corner and find another section of the ship. It’s a challenging dive, but the reward is immense – a silent, grand dame of the sea, reclaimed by the Atlantic.