The Thistlegorm was discovered in 1956 by Jacques Cousteau and is probably the most famous wreck in the world. It sank in 1941 when hit by a German bomb. The explosion ripped the roof of the ship backwards. Inside the wreckage, tyres, tanks, motorbikes, Bedford trucks, waders and wellington boots can be seen. Diving is possible around the bridge and blast area. The large prop is still in position and the guns on the stern are in excellent condition. The sea life is impressive with possibility of seeing tuna overhead the resident turtle. Expect this dive to be very busy, especially with day boats; it is likely to be chaos both on the surface and under the water.
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