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IOANNIS FAFALIOS

The *Ioannis Fafalios* isn’t for the faint of heart, or indeed, the casually trained. Dropping to 58 metres, this is serious technical diving territory, but for those with the skills, it offers a hauntingly beautiful experience. We love the sheer scale of this wreck, a grand old steamship built in 1900, now resting upright and largely intact on the seabed. Descending onto the main deck, you’re met with a stark silhouette against the green-blue of the English Channel. The twin boilers are still prominent, standing like silent sentinels, often shrouded in schooling bib or pouting. We’d suggest a good torch is essential; even on a bright day, the depth eats the light, revealing the intricate details of the triple expansion engine. Look out for the resident conger eels, thick as a diver's thigh, peering from dark nooks in the collapsed superstructure. The bow section is our favourite for photography, especially when the visibility is good, allowing you to capture the full majesty of its descent into the gloom. This site isn't about vibrant colours, it’s about history, scale, and the quiet, deep beauty of a lost vessel.