SS Thistlegorm

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Best timeYear-round

Water temp22-29°C / 72-84°F

Visibility15-30m / 50-100ft

AccessBoat Dive

Dive typesScuba

DifficultyIntermediate

Max depth30 m

Avg depth22 m

Nearest airportSSH

Iconic WWII wreckUnderwater museumCargo holds

Scuba

The SS Thistlegorm is arguably the most famous shipwreck dive in the world. This British WWII vessel was sunk in 1941 and remains a time capsule of history on the seabed, its cargo holds still packed with motorcycles, trucks, rifles, and munitions.

Features

A 128m (420ft) long British WWII cargo ship. The wreck is upright and allows for penetration into its cargo holds, where divers can see preserved motorcycles, trucks, Wellington boots, and ammunition. A true underwater museum.

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