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Tin Lizzy (Wreck)

The Tin Lizzy, officially the MV Atlantis, is one of our favourite wreck dives for new divers in the Similans. It’s not deep, just 15 metres, so you get plenty of bottom time to explore the nooks and crannies of this old fishing trawler. We love easing into the bow, finding lionfish tucked into the shadows, or watching batfish drift lazily past the wheelhouse. The history adds a nice touch, too. This boat sank back in 1982 after catching fire, and you can still see evidence of the blaze if you look closely at the superstructure. Over the decades, the wreck has transformed into an artificial reef, now home to a resident population of yellow boxfish and schools of snapper that swirl around the mast. Our top tip? Get there early, before the day boats arrive, and you’ll often have the whole wreck to yourself, the light streaming down onto the deck creating some incredible photo opportunities. The lack of current usually makes for a very relaxed dive.