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TIENSTIN

Tienstin is a fascinating little wreck, not for its size or depth, but for its story and accessibility. This old tugboat sits upright in barely two metres of water, just off the shore. You’re practically snorkelling it, which makes it perfect for a chill afternoon or for getting newer divers comfortable with a wreck environment without the pressure of depth. We love how the light plays on the rusted hull, casting shifting patterns through the shallow water. What you’ll see here isn’t grand pelagics, but rather the small, intricate world that’s made the wreck home. Expect damselfish darting in and out of the superstructure, pipefish camouflaged against the encrusted metal, and sometimes a grumpy stonefish tucked into a crevice. Our favourite detail is the wheelhouse, still largely intact, a ghostly echo of its working life. It's a proper little time capsule, easily explored even with just a mask and fins.