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ELVISCOT

The Elviscot, sitting upright at 20 metres, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to in Corsica. She’s a moody, photogenic girl, a 68-metre cargo ship that went down in '72. You can still make out the superstructure, the bow pointing seaward, and the stern facing the coast. We love dropping onto her deck, the light filtering through the Mediterranean blue, illuminating the ghostly holds. Down here, it’s not just about the wreck itself. The Elviscot has become a thriving artificial reef. Schools of barracuda often circle above the mast, and we’ve seen some seriously chunky groupers lurking in the shadows of the engine room. Our favourite trick is to explore the cavernous cargo holds, where moray eels peer out from nooks and crannies, and nudibranchs add splashes of colour to the metal. It’s a site that really rewards a slow, observant dive; every time we visit, we spot something new. It’s perfect for intermediate divers looking for a substantial wreck without extreme depth or current.