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MARIA VICTORIA

The Maria Victoria is a shallow wreck, perfect for a long bottom time, which we always appreciate. She was a steamship, built back in 1920, and she went down in a storm in 1968, breaking in two when she hit the ground. You’ll find her resting at just 6 metres, a depth that bathes the wreck in natural light, making the rusted metal glow a warm orange. We love exploring the sheer size of her, all 111 metres of her hull stretched across the seabed. The bow and stern sections, separated by the break, each offer unique perspectives. Schools of sea bream often swirl around the superstructure, darting in and out of the broken plating, while moray eels peek from behind crevices in the corroded steel. Look closely at the deck plates, where you’ll spot nudibranchs, often a vibrant splash of colour against the muted tones of the wreck. This site is ideal for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting ample light and time to compose their shots. The lack of current usually makes for a very relaxed dive.