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EMPEROR FRASER

The Emperor Fraser is a surprisingly engaging wreck, especially considering her rather undignified end. We love that backstory – a dive boat, blown onto a reef while *other* divers were exploring the Dunraven. Poetic, really. She’s a timber dive support craft, and while she sank in 2009, there’s still plenty of character to explore. You’ll find her resting upright, settled at about 30 metres just off the southeast end of Beacon Rock. What makes the Emperor Fraser special, beyond the tale, is the way the Red Sea has already started reclaiming her. Schools of fusiliers swirl around the superstructure, and the decks are busy with goatfish digging for snacks. Look closely, and you’ll spot crocodilefish perfectly camouflaged on the sandy patches, and often a grumpy stonefish or two. We always take our time poking around the wheelhouse, imagining the chaos of that stormy night. This wreck suits divers who appreciate a good story and enjoy seeing how quickly artificial reefs can integrate into the existing ecosystem. It’s not a massive wreck, but it's a lovely, relaxed dive, especially if the current is mild.