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KER YAR VOR

The Ker Yar Vor is a sturdy trawler, deliberately scuttled back in 1979 to create an artificial reef. She sits upright at 22 metres, a very manageable depth that makes her a favourite for extended bottom times. We love how intact she remains; you can still make out the wheelhouse, the hold, and her general shape, a real ghost ship feeling. Drop down and you'll find her completely draped in soft corals, anemones swaying with the surge, and a surprising amount of fish life sheltering in her nooks. It’s a site that really comes alive when the visibility is good, giving you that spectacular wide-angle view of the entire wreck. Look closely inside the superstructure and you’ll often spot shy moray eels peeking out, while schools of hottentot fish dart across the decks. We’ve even seen the odd octopus tucked away in a crevice. This wreck really suits divers who appreciate a good exploration, perhaps a little penetration into the hold if conditions allow, without the added stress of extreme depth or current. It’s a photographer’s dream on a sunny day, the light playing off the corals and the silhouette of the wreck against the blue. Dive it early if you can, before any surge picks up, for the best chance of clear water.