Dive-site story
Sunk deliberately in June 2013 as an artificial reef off Exiles Point in Sliema, Tug 2 sits on a flat seabed close to the rocky shoreline reef. A winter storm later shifted the vessel closer to the reef wall, making navigation between the natural limestone drop-off and the metal hull straightforward. Divers can swim through open doorways and explore the wheelhouse without tight restrictions, making it an accessible wreck experience in calm coastal waters.
Well-preserved tugboat wreck resting upright alongside a natural rocky reef
Easy penetration opportunities through the wheelhouse and open cabin spaces
Short surface swim and simple shore access directly from the rocky platform at Exiles
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warm water characterize the summer and early autumn period, though diving is possible year-round in favorable weather.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted comberSerranus scriba | Common | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina nudibranchFlabellina affinis | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
