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HENRIETTE

Henriette isn't your typical tropical wreck. This site in Silfra, Iceland, feels like a submerged time capsule, a stark contrast to the usual volcanic rock and glacial meltwater. We love it because it’s unexpectedly eerie, a fishing boat deliberately sunk in 2005. At a maximum depth of 14 metres, it’s an easy dive, perfect for those wanting to try wreck diving without the pressure of deep, dark penetrations. The experience here is less about coral and more about the interplay of light and decay. Visibility is usually superb, letting you make out the boat’s silhouette from a distance. You can explore the deck, the wheelhouse, and what’s left of the cabins. Keep an eye out for the resident sculpin, often tucked into crevices, and the occasional lumpfish clinging to the metal. We’d suggest going in the morning; the lower sun angle creates dramatic shadows through the superstructure. It’s a quiet, reflective dive, a unique twist on wreck exploration.