Dive-site story
Resting upright on the silty seabed of Kalkara Creek inside Malta's Grand Harbour, this historic passenger-cargo steamer was sunk by German air raids during World War II. Originally christened the Odile before being renamed the Margit, the vessel has broken down over decades into an atmospheric structural framework covered in harbour silt and marine growth. Navigating the wreck requires cautious finning because fine sediment easily clouds the water.
Historic World War II casualty directly inside the Grand Harbour
Expansive skeletal remains including ribs, deck beams, and intact machinery spaces
Harbour micro-ecosystem with tube worms, blennies, and sea anemones encrusting metal plates
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and calmer weather during late spring through autumn offer the best conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Feather Duster WormSabella pavonina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tompot BlennyParablennius gattorugine | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Two-Banded SeabreamDiplodus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
