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PERICLES G C

The Pericles G.C. isn't some deep, dark mystery wreck, and that's exactly why we love it. Sitting in just 17 metres of water, this bulk carrier sank back in '83 after an engine room fire, and she’s been slowly colonising with life ever since. The sheer size of her, 233 metres long, means you’re not seeing it all in one dive, which for us is a real bonus. We'd suggest focusing on the stern section first, where the engine room fire damage is still visible if you know where to look. Swimming along the deck, you’ll spot schools of yellowtail barracuda hanging lazily in the slight current. Our favourite detail is how the winches and cargo cranes are completely covered in soft corals, purple and orange, swaying gently. Inside the shallower parts of the cargo holds, you get a beautiful light show, shafts cutting through the water, illuminating schools of snapper. It’s an accessible wreck, even for newer divers keen to experience a large historical site without the challenges of depth or really strong currents. Just remember your torch for peering into the darker corners; you never know what shy critter is hiding.