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JOHN TAYLOR

The *John Taylor* is one of those wrecks that just settles into the seabed beautifully, becoming part of the landscape. This sailing vessel went down in 1854, which means it’s had plenty of time to fully integrate with the local environment. We love the way its remaining hull sections are now encrusted with colourful jewel anemones, creating these vibrant, soft coral tapestries. You'll find massive pollack often hanging around the more intact sections, and we’ve even spotted inquisitive conger eels peeking out from beneath the larger plates of steel. The structure is quite broken up in places, making for some interesting swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. Our favourite part is exploring the smaller nooks and crannies where you can often find crabs and lobsters tucked away. This site is brilliant for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate history and the slow creep of nature reclaiming man-made objects. It's not a deep dive, making for good bottom time to really soak it all in.