- Depth range
- 16–32 m52–105 ft
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Entry
- Boat entry
- Visibility
- 15–30 m49–98 ft
- Water temperature
- 21–28°C70–82°F
Dive-site story
What makes this site worth diving
German bombers sunk the SS Thistlegorm in October 1941. Today, the 128-meter British armed freighter sits on a sandy seabed at 30 meters near Sha'ab Ali in the Gulf of Suez, its wartime cargo preserved inside. Holds contain BSA motorcycles, Bedford trucks, Lee Enfield rifles, and stacks of munitions. At the split stern, tilted slightly upright, a 4.7-inch anti-aircraft gun points into open water. Regular tidal currents sweep the wreck, bringing jacks, barracuda, and resident giant morays that shelter within the twisted iron.
WWII cargo holds containing BSA motorbikes, trucks, and ammunition boxes
Steam locomotives blown off the deck resting on the seabed nearby
Stern gun platform and propeller at 32 meters depth
Location
Find the site
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Plan this dive with care
- Currents can be severe; use shotlines for ascent and descent
- Penetration requires fine buoyancy control due to silt accumulation and sharp metal hazards
- Strict monitoring of bottom time and gas supply is essential given the average depth
Seasonality
Best time to dive
- J—
- F—
- MBest
- ABest
- MBest
- JBest
- J—
- A—
- SBest
- OBest
- NBest
- D—
Spring and autumn bring comfortable air, warm water, and milder winds.
Marine life
What you may encounter
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| CrocodilefishCymbacephalus beauforti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluefin TrevallyCaranx melampygus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
Current and next 48 hours
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