The legendary SS Thistlegorm is the best known shipwreck in the Red Sea and undoubtedly ranks among the most impressive wreck dives on the planet. In fact, this incredible underwater museum is so iconic and unforgettable, it should feature high on the bucket list of every scuba diver.
30 M
Advanced
The SS Thistlegorm lies in just over 30-metres of water. Its deepest point is the propeller, at around 32-metres, and the wreckage extends upward toward the surface, with some areas as shallow as 16-metres. Because this site is prone to powerful currents, you’ll use a rope for descent and ascent, as well as any safety or decompression stops on your way back up.
Visibility is generally good in and around this wreck, but can be reduced by silt and sediment stirred up by visiting dive groups and unfavourable weather conditions. On the clearest of days the ship’s superstructure is visible from just a few metres below the surface, offering a clear look at the extensive wreckage scattered across the seafloor.
