Carnatic
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Hurghada, Egypt
Best timeYear-round
Water temp22-28°C / 72-82°F
Visibility18-27m / 60-89ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyIntermediate
Max depth27 m
Avg depth20 m
Nearest airportHRG
Historic wreck'Wreck of wine'Oldest in Red Sea
Scuba
The Carnatic is a British steam and sail vessel that sank in 1869 while carrying a cargo of wine and gold. It's one of the oldest wrecks in the Red Sea, and its beautiful, coral-covered skeleton is a favorite among photographers.
Features
A 90m long steamship that lies on its port side. The wooden superstructure has rotted away, leaving the metal framework, which is now completely encrusted in coral. It's a very beautiful and historic wreck.
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