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Wreck of Olympic Bravery

We’ve dived a lot of wrecks over the years, but the Olympic Bravery off Land’s End always sticks with us. It’s a fairly young wreck, going down in 1978, which means it’s still got a raw, industrial feel in places. You can swim through engine rooms and accommodation blocks, still largely intact, which is a real thrill. The bow section, in particular, always feels a bit eerie when the visibility drops. Our favourite part has to be the sheer scale of the ship. She was a supertanker, broken into three main sections, so there's a lot to explore across multiple dives. We’ve seen conger eels lurking in shadowed corridors, big lobsters tucked into every crevice, and the odd seal darting past on its way to somewhere more interesting. Because it’s relatively shallow, around 10 to 20 metres, it’s a brilliant wreck for experienced divers looking for serious penetration, but also very accessible for those newer to wreck diving who want to appreciate the structure from the outside. Just be mindful of the currents; they can pick up quickly here.