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épave du Umbolt

The Umbolt in Prony Bay is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. It’s a fishing boat, purposefully sunk, and it's settled nicely on its starboard side at about 21 metres. We’ve found the visibility here is usually excellent, often pushing 20 metres, so you get a full view of the structure as you descend. What we really appreciate about the Umbolt is the way marine life has completely taken it over. You'll spot scorpionfish tucked into every crevice, and we’ve seen schools of bigeye trevally circling the mast, occasionally joined by barracuda. Inside, the cabins are still largely intact, making for some fascinating swim-throughs if you're comfortable with a bit of overhead environment. We always take our time exploring the bridge and the engine room, where you can often find moray eels peeking out. It's a fantastic spot for macro enthusiasts too; look for those tiny leopard blennies and even colourful nudibranchs on the hull. We think it’s a brilliant dive for anyone comfortable exploring a wreck, and it offers plenty for both wide-angle and macro photographers.