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NY-EEASTEYR

NY-EEASTEYR is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to in Cornwall. It’s the ex-Holstein, a wooden fishing vessel that went down in 1980, and there’s just something about a timber wreck that feels different, more organic than steel. Dropping down, you’ll find her sitting upright at 26 metres, largely intact, which is always a bonus. We love exploring the wheelhouse, though it’s getting a bit more fragile these days. The real draw, for us, is the way the marine life has completely reclaimed the wood. You’ll find walls of plumose anemones, often swaying gently with the surge, and the nooks and crannies are packed with conger eels – we’ve seen some absolute monsters here. Keep an eye out for dogfish tucked into the sand nearby too. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical for the English Channel, but even on an average day, the sheer density of life around the wreck makes it a rewarding dive. It's a proper wreck diver's wreck, best suited for those comfortable with deeper dives and a bit of current.