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Hembadhoo Wreck

Hembadhoo Wreck isn’t one of those wrecks that takes ages to find, then you get there and it's just a few ribs sticking out of the sand. We like this one because it's a properly intact vessel, lying on its starboard side, absolutely covered in growth. The fishing trawler is about 30 meters long, and you can swim right along the deck, peeking into the wheelhouse. Our favourite part is the way the light filters through the structure. You get these shafts of sunlight cutting through the gloom, highlighting the schools of glassfish that swirl around the mast. Look closely and you'll spot moray eels tucked into every crevice and scorpionfish blending into the rusted metal. It's a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents, making it great for photographers or anyone who wants to take their time exploring a real character wreck. We’d suggest going in the late morning, the light penetration is just lovely then.