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Fripp Island Drydock Wreck

Fripp Island Drydock is one of those unexpected finds that sticks with you long after the dive. It’s a huge, flat, almost alien structure, sitting upright on the sandy bottom, perfectly preserved by the cold spring water. We love the eerie feeling of finning over its vast expanse, imagining the mechanics of a drydock operating far from any ocean. The visibility here is often phenomenal, 30 metres or more, which lets you appreciate the sheer scale of the wreck. Look closely at the metal plates and girders, and you’ll spot freshwater mussels in surprising numbers, alongside schools of bream and largemouth bass darting in and out of the deeper crevices. Our favourite part is navigating the internal structure, feeling the cool water swirl around you as you pass through what were once working compartments. It’s not a challenging dive, but it rewards an inquisitive mind and a slow pace. We’d suggest going on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds; it can get busy.