SS Thistlegorm Dive Site — Egypt

SS Thistlegorm dive site in Egypt

About SS Thistlegorm

Verdens mest berømte vrakdykk. Dette britiske lasteskipet fra andre verdenskrig sank i 1941 etter et flyangrep i Gubal-stredet. På 30 meters dyp ligger BSA-motorsykler, Bedford-lastebiler, jernbanevogner, ammunisjon og støvler – en perfekt bevart tidskapsel. Baugen er overgrodd med bløtkoraller, og store stimer av barrakudaer sirkler over vraket.

Site Information

  • Depth: 18–32 m
  • Difficulty: intermediate
  • Site type: wreck
  • Current: Mulig med svak til moderat strøm
  • Best time: Mars–November
  • Region: Egypt

Highlights

  • Vrak fra andre verdenskrig
  • Militær last
  • Togmotorer
  • Motorsykler

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