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ETHEL CRAWFORD

The Ethel Crawford is one of those wrecks that just grabs you, even at 49 metres. We love dropping down onto her, seeing the trawler’s distinct shape emerge from the gloom. She’s definitely for the more experienced diver, and you need to be comfortable with depth and sometimes, less than ideal visibility. You’ll find the bridge largely intact, a real treat for exploration, and the stern still holds her massive propeller, often silhouetted against the lighter surface water. What makes her special? The sheer volume of fish. Ling and conger eels are everywhere, peeking out from every crevice, and the deck is often blanketed in plump squat lobsters. We’ve even seen some surprisingly large pollack circling the mast. Keep an eye on your bottom time here; it’s easy to lose track when there’s so much to take in, but it’s definitely one of our favourite deep wrecks on the West Coast. She’s a proper piece of history, mined back in 1945, and you can still feel that sense of drama down there.