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OCKLINGE

The Ocklinge, lost to the Manacles in 1932, is one of those Cornish wrecks that always gives us something new. We love dropping onto her on a calm day, when the light pushes down through the green water and really brings out the scale of her remains. She’s pretty broken up now, an 82-metre steamship, but the scattered plates and twisted girders have formed an incredible landscape for marine life. You’ll find walls of plumose anemones, their white tentacles catching the current, and lobsters peering out from every crevice. Our favourite spot is usually around the bow section, where the structure is still quite defined and conger eels are often lurking in the gloom. It’s a site that rewards multiple visits and a slow pace, letting your eyes adjust to the details. We’d suggest diving her on a neap tide for the best visibility and a more relaxed exploration.