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ELEFTHERIOS M TRICOGLU

The Eleftherios M Tricoglu wreck is a genuine piece of history, and we love diving it. This isn't a deep dive, sitting in just four metres of water off Aranmore Island, but it’s packed with atmosphere. Built in 1894, this steamship met its end in a fierce storm in 1926, and you can still feel that drama when you're exploring its remains. What makes it special for us is the sheer scale of the wreck for such a shallow dive. Its 92-metre length stretches out, a ghostly spine in the clear Irish water. You'll see parts of the masts still standing proud, like skeletal fingers reaching for the surface. The bow and stern sections are distinct, offering fantastic swim-throughs where schools of small fish dart in and out of the corroded metal. We've found conger eels tucked into the darker recesses, and the whole structure is carpeted in colourful anemones and sponges. Visibility can be excellent on a calm day, and the ambient light filtering through the shallow water makes for some beautiful photography. This is a perfect site for newer wreck divers or anyone who appreciates a historical wreck that you can truly immerse yourself in without depth limitations. Go at high tide for the best visibility and less surge.