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KIN WAH (PROBABLY)

Kin Wah, or what we’re pretty sure is the Kin Wah, offers a proper slice of history. It’s a shallow wreck, only 8 meters deep, which means you get heaps of bottom time to really snoop around. We love the story behind it, sunk by a limpet mine in 1969; you can almost feel the past while you're finning around the superstructure. The wreck itself is a good size, a 70-meter steamship, and while it’s mostly broken up, the skeleton of the hull is still very much there, giving you plenty to explore. It’s become home to a lively community of reef fish, those bold damselfish darting in and out of the metalwork, and we’ve often seen big schools of fusiliers circling the main deck area, a silver cloud against the blue. Visibility can be hit or miss in Nha Trang, but on a good day, the light streaming down onto the wreck is just beautiful. It’s a cracker for photographers and anyone who enjoys a wreck with a bit of a tale. Our tip: go early to beat any potential crowds and enjoy the quieter moments down there.