Plongée à Thistlegorm Wreck — Egypt
SS Thistlegorm is arguably the world's most famous wreck dive — a WWII British transport ship sunk by German bombers in 1941, still loaded with motorbikes, trucks, and railway carriages. Sitting at 30 meters in the Strait of Gubal, it's an underwater museum of wartime cargo. The downside is extreme crowding, with multiple boats moored simultaneously.
- Score
- 60.6
- Visibilité
- 12–30m
- Température
- 20–28°C
- Meilleurs mois
- March, April, May
SS Thistlegorm is arguably the world's most famous wreck dive — a WWII British transport ship sunk by German bombers in 1941, still loaded with motorbikes, trucks, and railway carriages. Sitting at 30 meters in the Strait of Gubal, it's an underwater museum of wartime cargo. The downside is extreme crowding, with multiple boats moored simultaneously.
The World's Most Famous Shipwreck Dive
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
68.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.
Activities for Non-Divers
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
Reached via liveaboard from Sharm; chamber in Sharm El Sheikh 40 km away
Top Operators
Camel Dive Club
PADI
Red Sea Explorers
BSAC