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Yankee Juillet

Look, we get it. The data isn't exactly singing praises for the Yankee Juillet. And honestly, for your average "wow factor" dive, it’s not going to blow your fins off. But if you’ve got a soft spot for history, for the quiet grace of a wreck slowly being reclaimed, this site has a certain understated charm. The Yankee Juillet is what’s left of a small plane, resting in about 19 meters of water. We love it for the story it tells. It’s not some grand warship, but a private aircraft, giving it a more personal, almost melancholic feel. The fuselage is broken, stretched across the sandy seabed, with the wings angled upwards. We often spend time just hovering over the cockpit, imagining the final moments. It's not about big schools of fish here, more about the small, intricate details. You'll find a surprising number of blennies peering out from crevices, and we’ve spotted peacock mantis shrimp scuttling in the sand nearby. The corals aren't vibrant, true, but the wreck itself has become a canvas for various sponges and a delicate growth of soft corals, lending it a muted beauty. It’s a dive for photographers who appreciate composition over colour, or for anyone who enjoys a peaceful exploration without the usual hustle. Keep an eye out in the sand around the wreck; we’ve had a few lucky encounters with stingrays here. It's a short, easy dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon.