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Million Hope

The Million Hope is a big wreck, and we mean *big*. This isn’t a delicate schooner; it’s a freighter that ran aground in 1996, and it dominates the seabed. Our favourite part is dropping down onto the stern, which is surprisingly intact, considering the forces that put it there. You can swim through cavernous cargo holds, picturing the containers that used to fill them. Light streams in from various openings, illuminating schools of glassfish that shimmer like scattered jewels. The bow, though more broken, still offers plenty to explore, especially the collapsed superstructure. We’ve spotted cowfish here, looking a bit out of place against the twisted metal. Keep an eye out in the blue; false killer whales and various dolphin species are known to cruise past, often checking out divers with a curious glance. It’s a dive for those who love substantial wrecks, who appreciate the scale and the slow reclamation by the sea. Just be mindful of the currents that can pick up, especially on the exposed sections. We always suggest a slow, methodical exploration to really take in the sheer size of the Million Hope.