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CONSTELLATION

The CONSTELLATION. Now, this is a wreck with a story, and it’s right there for you to experience. Sunk in 1943 after hitting the reefs of Bermuda’s North Shore, this 58.5-meter wooden hulled schooner has been a fixture on the seabed ever since. We love that it’s so shallow, only 4 meters deep, making it incredibly accessible. You’ll find yourself finning over a ghost ship, really, the main structure largely broken up but still very much recognisable as a ship’s skeleton. Imagine the sheer scale of it, even in its broken state. We always try to picture the deck, the masts, the cargo of rum and whiskey it was carrying when it went down. Now, you’ll find sections of hull, ribs, and deck timbers scattered across the sandy bottom. The resident parrotfish and angelfish dart in and out of the crevices, and we’ve spotted barracuda hanging still, just watching us, off the bow. Our favourite part has to be tracing the length of the wreck, trying to piece together its original form. It’s a great site for photographers, especially when the sun is high and that shallow water just lights everything up. Given the depth, it’s a brilliant second dive or even a snorkel, suitable for pretty much anyone comfortable in the water.