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Royal Navy Lighter

Also known as: Royal Naval Lighter

This naval lighter lies on the bottom near Stone Town at around 30 m. Africa Diving lists schools of rainbow runners, trevally, sweepers and yellowfin goatfish, and occasionally reef sharks. SSI describes it as purposely sunk and suitable for advanced divers, with groupers, stonefish and eels seen at the Stone Town wrecks.

Divesite facts

Level
Advanced
Categories
Wreck
Typical depth range
Down to 30 m

Tags

wreck rainbow runners trevally sweepers reef sharks boat dive

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