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ARRASTRERA DORINE

The Arrastrera Dorine is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. Sunk back in ’89, this isn’t some sanitised, perfectly intact showpiece. No, this is a proper hulk, a working trawler that went down and has been settling into the seabed ever since. We love how the metal has softened over the decades, becoming a canvas for encrusting sponges and those deep purple gorgonians. It’s a dark dive, hitting 50 metres, so you’ll want your good lights to really pick out the details – the twisted davits, the remains of the bridge, the way the deck has buckled. Our favourite part is the engine room, if you’re comfortable with a penetration or just want to peer into the gloom. That’s where we’ve often seen big grouper lurking, sometimes a sleepy nurse shark tucked right in a corner. Out on the deck, schools of jacks swirl around the mast, and it’s common to spot giant moray eels poking their heads from every crevice. Visibility can be a bit variable here, so we’d suggest aiming for slack tide if you can, to minimise the current and maximise your bottom time admiring this old girl. It’s a site for experienced divers, no question, but utterly rewarding for those who appreciate a wreck with real character.