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N G PETERSEN

The N G PETERSEN, for us, is classic Cornish wreck diving. She’s a decent size at 72.9m, an old steamship that went down in 1918 after tangling with another vessel, the SS Siri. We love how accessible she is, sitting upright at 19m, which means decent bottom time and usually good light penetration even on a greyer day. When you drop down, the wreck feels substantial. You’ll fin over plates and beams, maybe glimpse the stern or bow depending on where your shot lands. What makes her a standout for us isn't just the history, but the way marine life has completely taken over. Big schools of bib swarm the superstructure, swirling around you like a silver cloud, and conger eels are everywhere, peeking out from every crevice and collapsed section. We’ve spotted dogfish tucked into the sand nearby, too. Our favourite thing is to just drift along the main deck, letting the gentle surge rock you as you watch the light filter through the shoals of fish. It’s a proper atmospheric dive, best on a neap tide for minimal current, and brilliant for anyone who enjoys exploring a solid piece of maritime history colonised by some lively local inhabitants.