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TOIRETTE

Toirette isn't your average trawl net snag. This wreck, sunk in a collision back in '73, sits upright and largely intact at 35 metres, making it a proper deep dive for those comfortable with their buoyancy. We love the way she’s settled, upright and proud, a dark silhouette against the often moody green-blue of the English Channel. Drop down and you'll find the main deck still surprisingly coherent, with a ghostly quality from the fishing gear draped over her. Keep an eye out for the big conger eels tucked into any dark crevice, thick as a diver's thigh, and the occasional lobster peeking from beneath a rusted plate. The vis here can be temperamental, but when it clears, the Toirette offers a glimpse into a working vessel abruptly silenced, her internal spaces waiting for careful exploration. It's a proper wreck dive, perfect for experienced cold water divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current, which can pick up, so plan your slack water window carefully.