Dive-site story
HMS Trusty Star was an armed steam drifter requisitioned by the Royal Navy for minesweeping duties around the Maltese Islands during the Siege of Malta. After surviving an initial mine blast and repair, the vessel struck another mine and sank just outside Grand Harbour. The wreck sits upright and largely intact on a seabed of coarse sand and silt, featuring its original bow structure, winch gear, and boiler assembly, preserved in deep, quiet water.
Well-preserved World War II auxiliary minesweeper sitting upright
Historical wartime machinery including steam winches and the intact boiler
Atmospheric deep-water dive site accessible exclusively to trimix technical teams
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas during the late spring and summer months offer optimal conditions for managing extended open-water decompression.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John DoryZeus faber | Common | ||||||||||||
| Swallowtail SeaperchAnthias anthias | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
