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Fang Ming (Wreck)

The Fang Ming is one of those wrecks that just makes for a good day out. She’s a Chinese cargo ship, scuttled back in 1999, and sitting upright in 21 metres of water. We love a wreck with a story, and the Fang Ming has a fascinating one – supposedly involved in illegal immigrant trafficking before she was seized. What you get today is a really approachable wreck, perfect for newer wreck divers or anyone who just wants a relaxed dive. The holds are open, inviting you inside for some easy penetration, where shafts of light cut through the gloom. You’ll find schools of snappers and grunts sheltering in the darker corners, and green moray eels often peeking out from pipes. Outside, the superstructure is covered in colourful sponges and small gorgonians, with the occasional juvenile angelfish flitting by. We usually find groups of silversides shimmering around the deck, creating a silver curtain. It’s an easy dive, often with good visibility, making it one of our favourite afternoon spots when we’re in the area.