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Though fully excavated, the site retains a haunting scatter of cannons, anchors, and ballast stones around a large sand hole — the ghost of the ship's stern. Crystal-clear Indian Ocean waters (10 m+ visibility) and shallow depth make this a remarkably accessible piece of maritime history, but exposure to southerly swell and wind demands near-perfect conditions for a safe visit. 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