Daniel Xerri offers a whistle-stop guide to the incredible variety of shipwrecks to be found from 16 to 115 metres in his home waters . Photography by Jon Borg
Most divers are drawn to wrecks because they are evocative of beauty , mystery and a sense of adventure . While wreck diving can be done in many parts of the world , there are places that are so renowned for their high concentration of wrecks that many divers yearn to visit them . Places like Chuuk Lagoon and Bikini Atoll immediately spring to mind . However , for those who find themselves dismayed by the remoteness and expense involved , diving in such places might remain a pipe dream . This is when learning about far more accessible wreck diving destinations can be providential . Malta is a prime candidate for affordable , accessible wreck diving .