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Draga "C" 251

The Draga "C" 251 isn’t your typical deep-water wreck. This dredge, sunk deliberately as part of a reef park initiative, sits right off the coast of Mar del Plata, practically begging for a visit. We love that it’s accessible to so many divers, even those just starting out, thanks to its shallow depth. You’ll spend most of your time around the 10-12 metre mark, which means long bottom times and plenty of light to illuminate the twisted metal and emerging marine life. What really gets us about the Draga "C" is its transformation. While it hasn’t been down for decades, the structure is already a magnet for life. We’ve seen schools of Argentine hake hovering like silver clouds around the superstructure, and the occasional rockfish peering from a crevice. The sheer scale of the dredge means there are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, from the exposed deck areas to the massive dredging arm that still reaches out into the sandy bottom. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, especially around the growth on the internal machinery. It's a great spot for photographers keen on artificial reef progression, or anyone who enjoys the calm, shallow exploration of a relatively intact wreck.