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FRANCINA

Francina sits in such shallow water, it’s practically a pool dive, but don’t let that fool you. This isn’t a quick dip; it’s a proper wreck experience, all 87 metres of her, lying broken in just 6 metres of the Balearic Sea. We love that the sheer size of the ship means you can spend a solid hour just finning from bow to stern, taking in the scale without ever worrying about bottom time or decompression. What makes Francina a standout for us isn't just the history, though it's cool to think of her journey from Rotterdam to her final resting place off the Balearics. It’s the light. With the sun filtering down so brightly, the colours of the sponges and anemones that have colonised the hull are just brilliant. You’ll see schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure, and octopuses often peek out from under plates of twisted metal. Our favourite part is navigating the broken stern section, where the prop shaft is still visible, encrusted with growth, and we always find something new tucked away amongst the wreckage. It’s an easy, relaxed exploration, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to wander a shipwreck at their own pace.