Dive-site story
Scuttled in 1998 off the coast of Wied iz-Zurrieq, this former Libyan single-screw motor tanker rests upright on a sandy seafloor. Winter storms split the massive hull into two sections, exposing the internal framing and creating accessible passageways through the engine room, bridge, and holds. The swim out from the narrow coastal inlet crosses open sand and sea grass before the towering stern looms into view.
Extensive penetration opportunities through the multi-deck wheelhouse and cavernous engine room
Dramatic structural break where winter storms severed the vessel into two sections
Abundant schooling pelagics patrolling around the prominent propeller and stern superstructure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water characterize the summer and early autumn periods, whereas winter storms can generate rough surf along the southern cliffs.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean Moray EelMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common |
Marine forecast
