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MALDIVE TRANSPORT

The *Maldive Transport* sits upright in the sandy seabed, a real giant down there. We’ve always been drawn to the sheer scale of this one, a proper freighter from the 1950s, 130 meters long. Her bow faces north and the stern points south, and she's fairly intact despite the fire that sank her in 1972. Our favorite part is dropping onto the foredeck, then swimming over the massive cargo holds, gaping open now. You can descend into them, but it’s dark, so bring a good torch. The superstructure is what we really love to explore. We’ll spend a good chunk of time moving through the bridge and engine room areas, finding old gauges and rusted controls. Look out for the resident moray eels that have made homes in various nooks and crannies. We’ve also seen schooling bannerfish swirling around the masts, and goatfish sifting through the sand around the hull. This wreck is fantastic for experienced wreck divers looking for a proper penetration, but even outside, the sheer size and the way light plays through the structure makes it a rewarding dive for anyone comfortable with deep wrecks.