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CECILIA (POSSIBLY) (OR ANGELA MADRE)

Forget your tropical dreams for a moment. The CECILIA, or possibly the ANGELA MADRE, is proper British diving, and we absolutely love it for that. This isn't some deep, dark mystery; it’s a shallow, accessible wreck sitting at just 6m. We've always found it a brilliant way to spend an hour, especially when the light cuts through the green water. This iron barque, sunk way back in 1881, lies scattered but still offers plenty of structure to explore. You can trace the lines of the hull, spotting ribs and plates, and in the calmer sections, the sand ripples softly. It’s not about grand swim-throughs here; it’s about appreciating the history, feeling the cool surge against your drysuit, and observing the resident critters. Lobsters often peek out from under plating, and we’ve seen some surprisingly large cod hanging about the larger sections. Our favourite moments are finding the small, intricate sections, almost like miniature gardens, where anemones and dead man's fingers have taken hold. If you appreciate the ghosts of maritime history and don't mind a bit of chill, this wreck is a solid shout.