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The Aida II

The Aida II was an Italian ship that was carrying troops one night in 1957 when it hit Big Brother. A large wreck with much intact superstructure, its shallowest point is at 15 m.

Located on the Western tip of the island, the current is often strong. It may even diverge over the wreck. So you could hang easily over the mast, but a few metres either side would be battling to stay in one place. Watch the fish over the wreck and make for the ones that aren't moving very quickly.

A very good dive indeed with huge shoals of fish generally present, and large pelagic swooping in with the current. It slopes down the reef, descending to over 45 metres.