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ATERPE-ALAI

The *Aterpe-Alai* sits upright at a modest 17 meters, a fishing trawler that met a fiery end in Port Victoria before being towed out and scuttled in 1990. We love how accessible this wreck is. It’s a proper ship, nearly 60 meters long, and you can really get a sense of its scale as you approach. The main deck is still largely intact, and we always find ourselves drawn to the stern, where the prop is still present, usually with a couple of substantial groupers hanging out underneath. Our favourite part has to be the bridge section. It's collapsed a bit, but there are still plenty of swim-throughs to explore, tight squeezes where you might brush past a passing batfish. Inside, the light filters through the gaps, illuminating schools of glassfish shimmering in the old cabins. Keep an eye out for robust lionfish tucked into shadowed corners and moray eels peeking from beneath plates of rusted steel. It’s a slow, contemplative dive, perfect for wreck enthusiasts who enjoy exploring history without extreme depths or currents. We always recommend taking your time, letting your eyes adjust, and you'll be amazed at the life clinging to every surface.