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KINOCCARY (POSSIBLY)(BOW SECTION)

We love a shallow wreck, especially one with a bit of a story, and the Kinoccary’s bow section absolutely delivers. Lying in just six metres off Garrettstown Strand, this isn't a deep dive, but it's full of character. You’re dropping onto the remains of a steamship, broken in heavy weather, and what’s left of her bow is wonderfully scattered. The metal plates and ribs are completely encrusted with jewel anemones, they glow orange and pink against the darker steel, and the whole structure feels very much alive. We always find conger eels tucked into the larger crevices, and the smaller swim-throughs are usually buzzing with wrasse and gobies. It’s an easy dive, perfect for photographers wanting to spend time framing the colourful growth, or for anyone who just wants a relaxed explore of a piece of history. Visibility can be a bit changeable with swell, so we’d suggest picking a calm day after a period of settled weather for the best experience.