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DAVAAR

Davaar is one of those west coast wrecks that just hits differently. It’s an old steamship, lost back in 1878, and we love how the sea has completely reclaimed it. The ship is pretty broken up, scattered across the seabed at a shallow ten metres, but that’s its charm. You’ll weave around massive sections of hull, plates draped with dead man’s fingers, and if you’re lucky, spot a squat lobster tucked into a crevice. Our favourite part is the boiler, a dark, hulking cylinder that feels like the heart of the wreck, now home to all sorts of small fish and sometimes a grumpy conger eel peering out. Visibility here can be a bit changeable, but even in murkier conditions, the wreck’s shape emerges slowly from the green, creating an atmospheric dive. It’s an excellent site for divers who appreciate history and the way nature reclaims its own, rather than those chasing big pelagics. Look for it on a calm day; the boat ride out can get a bit choppy if there’s any swell.