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MYRTLEGROVE (PROBABLY)

The *Myrtlegrove* wreck, what we assume is the *Myrtlegrove*, feels like a proper deep dive adventure off the Cornish coast. Dropping to 40 metres, you hit the bow first, often in a decent current, which makes the descent a bit of a thrill. We love exploring the stern section; the triple expansion engine is still mostly intact, and the two massive boilers really dominate the midships. The hold is open in places, letting you peer into the darkness, but we usually stick to the exterior, tracing the deck plates. It’s a wreck that demands respect for its depth, but the reward is a genuinely atmospheric dive. Conger eels are a common sight, often peeking out from behind the plates, and the resident pollack will cruise past, eyeing you up. We'd suggest hitting this one on a slack tide, if possible, to really take your time around the stern. It's a diver's wreck, plain and simple, a real journey into maritime history.