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Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a proper old girl, a steam trawler that ran aground in 1993. Now she sits upright in about 10 meters of water, not far from the coast. We love this site for its accessibility and the way it really lets you explore a genuine wreck without the usual depth challenges. When you drop down, the first thing you notice is the ship’s structure. It’s still remarkably intact in places, with the wheelhouse and parts of the deck offering plenty to poke around. Light filters through the broken sections, illuminating schools of silversides darting between the corroded metal. Look closely and you’ll find rockfish nestled in the crevices, their camouflage almost perfect against the rust. On the sand around the wreck, you often spot skates or rays. This is a brilliant dive for those who enjoy the history of a wreck, offering a real sense of what this vessel once was, now transformed into an artificial reef. Our favourite part is navigating through the engine room area, seeing how the machinery has been taken over by anemones. Just watch out for the occasional stronger surge, especially if there's been a storm; it can kick up the silt.