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ORIENTAL LADY (BOW SECTION)

We love the Oriental Lady’s bow section for its sheer presence, especially considering how shallow it sits. It’s barely 9 metres to the seabed here, but the jagged metal of the wreck rises like a dark, angular island. Sunk in 1990, this section of the old cargo ship is completely colonised by hydroids and a thick mat of green algae, giving it a soft, almost furry texture. Look closely, and you’ll spot gobies clinging to the rust, and small schools of snapper darting in and out of the deeper crevices. We’d suggest going early in the morning; the light catches the superstructure beautifully and you often get the site to yourselves before the day boats arrive. It’s an easy dive, perfect for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting to spend time framing shots without worrying about depth or deco. The prop is still attached, making for some excellent photo opportunities against the blue.