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HMS MOLLUSC (EX MEDUSA)

The HMS Mollusc, formerly HMS Medusa, holds a gritty tale from 1941. She was a yacht-turned-auxiliary patrol vessel, sunk by near misses from German bombs, and now she lies upright at 28 metres. We love that you can still make out her elegant lines despite the years of submersion. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the way the light filters through the green water, often quite atmospheric. Her stern is broken, a testament to the explosions, but the bow remains impressively intact. We always find ourselves drawn to the forward deck, where the old railings are now heavily encrusted with dead man's fingers and colourful jewel anemones. These wrecks off the Scottish East Coast are fantastic for finding conger eels, and the Mollusc is no exception; peer into any dark crevice. Our favourite time to dive her is on a slack tide, obviously, but also when the sun is higher in the sky. You get better ambient light, which really makes the encrusting life pop. This wreck is a proper piece of history, colonised by life, perfect for divers who appreciate a bit of character and a good story.