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NAIROBI

Nairobi. At just a metre deep, this isn't about pushing your depth limits. It’s about history you can practically touch. The old steam trawler, a Castle-class minesweeper from WW1, went down in 1923, and what’s left of her is now a tangled, sun-drenched playground just beneath the surface. We love finning slowly over the skeletal remains of the hull, spotting the way the light plays through the gaps where the deck once was. It’s shallow enough for snorkelers, but divers get a real appreciation for the sheer size and the way the coral has started to claim the metal. You’ll see small reef fish darting in and out of every nook – damselfish, juvenile snappers, and the occasional moray eel peeking from a dark corner. It’s perfect for long, relaxed dives, especially if you’re into underwater photography. The ambient light is incredible. Go at high tide for the best visibility; the shallower water means stirred-up sediment can cloud things quickly after a rough patch.