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RFA HUNGERFORD (POSSIBLY)

The RFA Hungerford, or what we strongly suspect is her, offers a proper deep wreck dive off the Devon coast. Dropping down to 36 metres, it’s a dive for those comfortable with depth and a bit of history. We love the sheer scale of her; at 128 metres long, you’re never going to see it all on one dive, which just makes you want to come back. When we’ve been down, the bow section is always our favourite, rising impressively from the seabed. You can often make out the massive anchor chains, and it’s here that conger eels like to poke their heads out from the darker recesses. Visibility can be a typical Cornish mixed bag, but on a good day, the light filters down, illuminating the anemones and dead man’s fingers that blanket the structure. Look closely for edible crabs scuttling in the shadows and lobsters tucked into any available crevice. It’s a rewarding dive for advanced wreck enthusiasts keen on exploring a significant piece of maritime history.