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Log This Dive

IONA

The Iona sits in surprisingly shallow water, making it a good spot for a relaxed look at some history. We’re talking five metres, max, so it’s more of a rummage than a deep exploration. You’ll find the remains of this 1839 steamer scattered amongst the rocks, a mix of hull plates and machinery bits that tell a story of its grounding back in 1882. It's not a massive intact wreck, but that broken-up nature means you can poke around the smaller sections, finding crabs tucked into crevices and anemones clinging to the metalwork. It’s ideal for newer divers or those who just want to spend some time gently observing the life that’s colonised the wreckage.