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MINNIE BRESLAUER

The Minnie Breslauer, sitting shallow on Bermuda's North Shore, is one of our favourite Bermudian wrecks for a relaxed dive. We’re talking 11 metres, tops, so bottom time isn't an issue. She went down in 1873, a substantial iron sailing ship, and time has taken its toll, but that’s part of her charm. You'll find her mostly broken up, spread out across the sand, but there are still plenty of recognisable features. Ribs rise like skeletal fingers, and we love picking out sections of hull plating that lie draped like old carpets. The iron structure itself hums with life. Parrotfish graze constantly, their chomping audible even over the gentle surge. Look closely and you’ll spot morays peeking from beneath plates, and often, schools of snapper circling the more intact sections. It’s a great site for photographers who appreciate historical context and the way the sea reclaims things. We’d suggest a calm day to fully appreciate the details, as even a gentle swell can kick up some sand here.