wreck

Log This Dive

TIMONEL

The Timonel is a little tugboat, sunk deliberately in 1982 to create an artificial reef. Don’t expect a sprawling battleship, this is a compact, easily navigable wreck, sitting upright in just 10 metres of water. We love it as a warm-up dive, or a spot for photographers to really dial in their macro skills without worrying about depth or current. You can swim a full circuit of the deck in a few minutes, peering into the small wheelhouse where schools of glassfish often shimmer, reflecting the light from above. Its small size means sunlight penetrates everywhere, illuminating the soft corals and sponges that have colonised every surface. Look closely and you’ll find nudibranchs, flatworms, and we've even spotted a few elusive frogfish tucked amongst the growth. It’s an ideal site for newer wreck divers to get comfortable with penetration in a very low-risk environment, though there isn't much to penetrate beyond a small cargo hold. For experienced divers, it's a calm, shallow dive perfect for an easy afternoon, or for honing those camera skills.