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WILLIAM

The *William*, off the coast of Cornwall, is a cracking dive for those who appreciate a bit of history with their wreck. She’s a sailing vessel, sunk by a German U-boat in 1917, and sits upright at a very manageable 35 metres. We love that you can really get a sense of her original form, despite the years. The bow points proudly into the current, often shrouded in schooling bib and pollack, while the stern section offers some lovely penetration opportunities into what would have been the holds. What makes *William* really special for us is the way the marine life has integrated with the structure. The masts, now collapsed and lying alongside, are absolutely plastered in plumose anemones, their white tentacles swaying in the gentle surge. Keep an eye out for conger eels tucked into the deeper recesses of the hull – we've seen some absolute monsters here. For divers comfortable with deeper wrecks and temperate water conditions, she offers a genuinely rewarding exploration. The site can get a bit of current, so timing your dive for slack water is always our top tip.