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QUEEN WILHELMINA

The Queen Wilhelmina, a steamship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, isn't a deep dive, sitting at a comfortable 9 metres. That shallow depth, though, is part of her charm. We love how accessible she is, making for a relaxed dive where you can take your time exploring without constantly watching your gas or deco limits. She's broken up, but still clearly a wreck, with ribs and plates scattered across the seabed, giving you a real sense of her violent end. You’ll weave through metalwork, spotting wrasse darting between encrusted girders and plenty of squat lobsters tucked into every crevice. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, with a bit of sunlight filtering down, the greens and browns of the kelp swaying over the wreck are really striking. Our favourite spot is usually around the stern section; it feels a bit more intact there, offering a better impression of the ship's scale. It’s a cracker of a wreck dive for divers who prefer history and atmosphere over sheer depth.