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Mikhail Lermontov Suggest edit

New Zealand Suggest · Marlborough Suggest
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IntermediateDifficulty
AdvancedRecommended cert
30Max dive depth
30.0 mSite max depth
10.0–30.0 mVisibility
MildCurrent
ModerateSurge
40 minAvg dive time
November to AprilBest months
16.0–22.0 °CWater (summer)
10.0–15.0 °CWater (winter)
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The Mikhail Lermontov is a famous wreck dive site located in the waters of the Bay of Port Gore, New Zealand. The wreck of the Soviet cruise ship sank in 1986 and has since become a popular destination for divers, offering a unique opportunity to explore a large shipwreck teeming with marine life.

Divers can explore various sections of the wreck, including the bridge, engine room, and cargo holds. The site is known for its rich marine biodiversity, with opportunities to see schools of fish, nudibranchs, and other marine organisms that have made the wreck their home.

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, close-ups of marine life, use a strobe for better visibility
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