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DUNRAVEN

The Dunraven, for us, is one of those wrecks you keep coming back to. We’re talking about an 82-metre steamship that went down in 1876, lying inverted at 30 metres. What we really love about this site is the way the wreck has become a living reef. You drop down, and the first thing you notice is the massive, copper propeller, often swarming with glassfish. Swim along the hull, and you’ll find cracks and openings everywhere. We usually head for the stern, where you can actually poke your head inside some of the larger gaps – just be mindful of your buoyancy and any surge. Inside, the light filters through the hull, catching schools of batfish that seem to hang suspended. Don't forget to look for the resident moray eels peeking out from behind corroded beams. The corals here, soft and hard, are doing incredibly well, painting the metal a surprising range of colours. For us, it’s not just a wreck dive; it’s a masterclass in how marine life reclaims and transforms. Keep an eye on your bottom time; 30 metres flies by down here.