Dive-site story
HMS Russell is a British Duncan-class pre-dreadnought battleship sunk by naval mines during the First World War off the coast of Malta. The massive hull rests upside down on a flat seabed, split into distinct sections with heavy armament and machinery strewn across the sand. Managed as a historic underwater heritage site, access is restricted to properly certified trimix and rebreather teams.
Extensive hull structure of a historic First World War pre-dreadnought battleship
Massive twin gun turrets and auxiliary armament exposed along the seabed
Propeller shafts and machinery details preserved in deep Mediterranean water
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and longer daylight windows make the late spring through autumn period most reliable for deep technical logistics.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European CongerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean Slipper LobsterScyllarides latus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Swallowtail SeaperchAnthias anthias | Common | ||||||||||||
| John DoryZeus faber | Rare |
Marine forecast
