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PRINCESS LOUISE (PROBABLY)

The *Princess Louise* wreck, or at least what we're pretty sure is the *Princess Louise*, sits in a genuinely sweet spot for a relaxed dive in Cornwall. It's a schooner, gone down in 1924, and what you get now is a fairly scattered site at only 6m deep. We’ve found her at her best on a slack tide, with decent sunlight, when the ambient light penetrates right to the seabed, really bringing out the colours of the kelp and the sponges that have taken hold. What we love about this wreck is how much of it is still identifiable, despite the years. You can pick out sections of hull, ribs reaching up like skeletal fingers, and the occasional piece of deck machinery peeking through the sand. It’s not a deep penetration wreck, obviously, but there’s enough structure to weave around. Look out for the wrasse darting between the timbers and the flatfish camouflaged on the sandy patches around the edges. It’s an ideal site for anyone looking for an easy-going wreck dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture that classic Cornish green-water wreck feel without the pressure of depth or strong currents. Our favourite trick is to take our time here, covering the whole site slowly, letting your eyes adjust to the details.