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JUMBO JOIST

Jumbo Joist is a proper wreck dive, our pick for Trincomalee if you're into something a bit more substantial than a reef. This old motor vessel went down in '84, and she's settled upright on a sandy bottom at 20 metres. You can really get a feel for her scale as you descend, the 80-metre length stretching out below you. We love exploring her holds, especially the number one and two where she took on water. There's a tangible sense of history down there, a quiet hum in the water as you glide through the darker sections. On the superstructure, schools of fusiliers are usually so thick they almost block out the light. Look closely and you'll often spot scorpionfish camouflaged on the plating, and groupers have claimed the deeper nooks as their territory. Visibility here can be excellent, making the whole wreck accessible to divers comfortable with penetration and deeper dives. It’s an easy-going wreck, no strong currents to worry about, just a grand old lady waiting to be explored.