28th We reconnoitered the Island of Mulikolhu and found a couple entrances to go through the coral reef with jetski and rescue boat. Having a secured entrance we returned to IE and prepared for a dive at the British Loyalty wreck.
C/E Andrei giving the "OK" in the engine room
One propeller blade
Corals
Not taking too much time we loaded our gear onto the Gulf Craft dive boat and headed for the dive site. The guide did not come with diving gear and only pointed out a floating water bottle and told us that there is where the wreck is and follow an N-S course for viewing and do a swim through the wreck.
Current crew of BL, Vermilion rock cod
More railing
Nemo found, Maldives anemonefish
Nemo's cousin found too, Clark's anemonefish
Andreas gives the thumbs up at the end of the dive
Lead by Willy we did all this and saw an ample amount of fish but in my opinion it was not really the best Maldives could offer. The visibility was probably not the best as it was close to dusk. I was still happy to make out the thick riveted hull plating and railings plus other parts such as the propeller and rudder stock, a good dive.
M/t British Loyalty
Photo Courtesy of Library of Contemporary History, Stuttgart
M/t British Loyalty was torpedoed during WWII twice but still did not sink. Eventually she was scuttled to her current location by the British for target practice. For those more interested in the history of m/t British Loyalty can click here.
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