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ORIFLAMME

The Oriflamme is a deep, moody dive, a proper wreck for those who love history and a bit of a challenge. Dropping onto her at 37 metres, you’re met with a tanker ripped apart by a torpedo, her stern section the most intact. We love exploring the huge boilers, still standing proud, and swimming through the engine room where the triple-expansion engine bits are scattered like forgotten toys. This isn't a brightly coloured reef dive, but the marine life here is phenomenal in a different way. Expect to see massive conger eels peering from every dark recess, their heads like grizzled old men. Ballan wrasse dart in and out of the plating, and occasionally a curious dogfish will glide past. It’s a dive for advanced divers comfortable with depth and limited light. We’d suggest a good torch is essential, not just for peering into the dark, but for picking out the incredible colours of the jewel anemones that cling to the metalwork. Go on a slack tide for the best experience.