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TIMALEXANDRIA

We love a shallow wreck, and the Timalexandria is a cracker. This old supply vessel, nearly 50 metres long, went down back in '84 after a bit of a scrape with some unmarked tanks. Now she sits upright in just a couple of metres of water, making her perfect for snorkelers, freedivers, and even first-time divers getting used to buoyancy. What we really enjoy is how much of her remains intact. You can fin right over the deck, peer into the holds, and even poke around the bridge area. Sunlight filters through the superstructure, creating these fantastic shafts of light that dance around the schools of anthias and fusiliers that hang out here. Our favourite time to visit is late morning when the sun is high, really illuminating the rusted metalwork and the patches of soft coral that are starting to colonise it. Keep an eye out for lionfish tucked into crevices and the occasional moray eel peeking from a pipe. It's a proper wreck dive, just without the depth.