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⚓️ HMS Triumph lies in the historic waters of the Dardanelles near Gallipoli, a British battleship lost during World War...
29/03/2026

⚓️ HMS Triumph lies in the historic waters of the Dardanelles near Gallipoli, a British battleship lost during World War I. Resting in deep water, this wreck is a powerful reminder of the intense naval campaign fought in these narrow straits and stands as a solemn underwater war grave.

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History of the HMS Triumph
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HMS Triumph was a pre-dreadnought battleship launched in 1903 and later deployed during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. On 25 May 1915, while providing naval support to Allied troops, she was torpedoed by the German submarine U-21. The ship capsized and sank rapidly, resulting in the loss of many crew members.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Battleship approx. 117 meters long
• Depth around 70 meters
• Lies inverted (upside down) on the seabed
• Large hull structure still recognizable
• Preserved as a protected war grave site

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Diving Experience
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Due to its depth, HMS Triumph is accessible only to highly trained technical divers with appropriate permissions. Strong currents in the Dardanelles and limited access regulations make this a challenging and rarely visited wreck. The dive carries a deep historical significance, offering a solemn encounter with one of the key losses of the Gallipoli campaign.

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📍 : Dardanelles Strait, Gallipoli, Turkey

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25/03/2026

⚓️ Zenobia is one of the most legendary wreck dives in the world, a massive ferry lying on her port side in the clear waters off Cyprus. With trucks still chained to the decks and a perfectly preserved structure, the wreck feels like a frozen moment in time beneath the sea.

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History of the Zenobia
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Built in 1979 in Sweden, the Zenobia was on her maiden voyage when a malfunction in the computerized ballast system caused her to list heavily. Despite attempts to correct the issue, she capsized and sank off Larnaca on 7 June 1980, taking over 100 trucks down with her. Remarkably, there were no casualties.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Massive 178-meter roll-on/roll-off ferry
• Lies between 16 and 42 meters depth
• Over 100 trucks still visible on the decks
• Huge propellers and towering superstructure
• Rich marine life including barracuda, groupers, and turtles

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Diving Experience
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The Zenobia offers everything from relaxed recreational dives to deep technical penetrations. Divers can explore the outer hull, swim past trucks on the cargo deck, or venture into interior sections with proper training. Exceptional visibility and warm waters make it one of the most rewarding and diverse wreck dives in the Mediterranean.

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📍 : Larnaca, Cyprus

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19/03/2026

⚓️ P31 is a compact yet character-filled patrol boat resting upright in clear Mediterranean waters, offering one of Malta’s most accessible and enjoyable wreck dives. Small in size but rich in detail, it has become a favorite for both training and relaxed exploration.

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History of the P31
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Originally built as an East German Kondor-class minesweeper, the vessel later served with the Armed Forces of Malta as a patrol boat. After retirement, it was deliberately scuttled in 2009 off Comino to create an artificial reef and new dive attraction. Since then, marine life has steadily colonized the structure.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Approx. 52 meters long
• Lies upright between 10 and 20 meters
• Easy access points and safe swim-throughs
• Wheelhouse and deck guns still visible
• Excellent visibility and growing coral coverage

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Diving Experience
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The shallow depth makes P31 suitable for Open Water divers, while still offering enjoyable structure for experienced wreck enthusiasts. Its upright position makes navigation simple, and the bright Maltese water provides fantastic photo opportunities. Calm conditions around Comino often make this a relaxed and scenic dive.

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📍 : Comino, Malta

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12/03/2026

⚓️ Tristar Plane Wreck rests on the sandy seabed of the Gulf of Aqaba, offering one of the most unusual dive experiences in the Red Sea. This massive passenger aircraft was intentionally submerged to create an artificial reef, turning a retired airplane into a surreal underwater attraction where divers can explore the fuselage, cockpit, and wings surrounded by marine life.

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History of the Tristar
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The aircraft is a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar that once served in commercial aviation. After retirement, the plane was carefully cleaned and prepared before being intentionally sunk on 26 August 2019 near Aqaba, Jordan. The project aimed to create a new artificial reef, boost dive tourism, and provide a unique underwater habitat for marine species.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Approx. 54 meters long with a wingspan of about 47 meters
• Depth ranges from about 15 to 28 meters
• Intact fuselage with visible windows and cockpit
• Wings and engines create dramatic underwater photography opportunities
• Rapidly colonized by corals, lionfish, and reef fish

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Diving Experience
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Diving the Tristar feels like entering a submerged aircraft museum. Divers can swim through the open cabin, explore the cockpit area, and circle the massive wings and tail section. The relatively moderate depth and clear Red Sea visibility make it accessible for many divers while still delivering a unique and memorable wreck experience.

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📍 : Gulf of Aqaba, Jordan

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11/03/2026

⚓️ One of the most legendary wreck dives on the planet, the Zenobia is a massive roll-on/roll-off ferry lying on her side, creating an underwater world of trucks, corridors, and colossal structures frozen in time.

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History of the Zenobia
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Launched in 1979, the Swedish-built Zenobia was on her maiden voyage when a malfunction in her ballast system caused severe listing. Despite attempts to stabilize her, she capsized and sank just outside Larnaca in June 1980 with over 100 trucks still loaded onboard. No lives were lost, but the vessel became an instant diving icon.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Enormous 178-meter ferry lying on her port side
• Over 100 trucks scattered along the deck and inside
• Huge propellers and dramatic superstructure
• Multi-level penetrations for advanced divers
• Rich marine life and excellent visibility

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Diving Experience
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The Zenobia offers something for every diver—from relaxed swims along the starboard side to technical penetrations deep into the truck decks. The sheer scale of the wreck is overwhelming, with endless angles for photography and exploration. Warm Cypriot waters and clear visibility make each dive unforgettable.

📸 .tashman

📍 Larnaca, Cyprus

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10/03/2026

⚓️ MV Cominoland rests quietly in the clear waters between Malta and Comino, forming one of the Mediterranean’s classic ferry wreck dives. Once carrying passengers across the islands, this vessel now serves a new purpose as a thriving artificial reef and fascinating underwater exploration site.

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History of the MV Cominoland
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Built in 1942 in the United Kingdom, the vessel originally served as a minesweeper during World War II before later being converted into a passenger ferry in Malta. Renamed Cominoland, it transported visitors between Malta, Gozo, and Comino for many years. After retirement, the ship was intentionally scuttled in 1996 near Cominotto to create an artificial reef and diving attraction.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Approx. 35 meters long passenger ferry
• Depth ranges between about 33 and 42 meters
• Lies upright on a sandy seabed
• Superstructure, bridge, and deck features still recognizable
• Marine life includes barracuda, groupers, moray eels, and reef fish

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Diving Experience
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The Cominoland is typically visited by advanced divers due to its deeper depth. Descending through the clear blue waters reveals the vessel resting intact on the seabed, surrounded by schools of fish. Its compact size allows divers to explore most of the wreck in a single dive while enjoying the rich Mediterranean marine life that has made the ship its home.

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📍 : Cominotto Reef, Malta

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⚓️ Cedar Pride is one of the most famous wreck dives in the Red Sea, resting peacefully in the clear waters off Aqaba, J...
08/03/2026

⚓️ Cedar Pride is one of the most famous wreck dives in the Red Sea, resting peacefully in the clear waters off Aqaba, Jordan. This cargo ship was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef and has since become a vibrant underwater habitat and a must-visit site for wreck diving enthusiasts.

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History of the Cedar Pride
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Built in 1964, the Cedar Pride was a Lebanese cargo vessel that caught fire while docked in Aqaba during the early 1980s. Instead of scrapping the damaged ship, it was decided to scuttle it intentionally to create a new dive attraction and marine habitat. On 16 November 1985, the ship was deliberately sunk off the coast of Aqaba, where it settled on the seabed and quickly became colonized by coral and marine life.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Approx. 74 meters long cargo ship
• Depth ranges from about 10 to 27 meters
• Lies on its port side with easy swim-throughs
• Covered in colorful soft corals and sponges
• Marine life includes lionfish, scorpionfish, moray eels and batfish

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Diving Experience
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The Cedar Pride offers a relaxed but exciting wreck dive suitable for Open Water and Advanced divers. The shallow mast is perfect for safety stops while the deeper sections allow exploration of the cargo holds and bridge area. Over the years, coral growth has transformed the wreck into a thriving artificial reef, making it one of Jordan’s signature dive sites.

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📍 : Aqaba, Red Sea, Jordan

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⚓️One of the most legendary wreck dives on the planet, the Zenobia is a massive roll-on/roll-off ferry lying on her side...
07/03/2026

⚓️One of the most legendary wreck dives on the planet, the Zenobia is a massive roll-on/roll-off ferry lying on her side, creating an underwater world of trucks, corridors, and colossal structures frozen in time.

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History of the Zenobia
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Launched in 1979, the Swedish-built Zenobia was on her maiden voyage when a malfunction in her ballast system caused severe listing. Despite attempts to stabilize her, she capsized and sank just outside Larnaca in June 1980 with over 100 trucks still loaded onboard. No lives were lost, but the vessel became an instant diving icon.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Enormous 178-meter ferry lying on her port side
• Over 100 trucks scattered along the deck and inside
• Huge propellers and dramatic superstructure
• Multi-level penetrations for advanced divers
• Rich marine life and excellent visibility

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Diving Experience
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The Zenobia offers something for every diver—from relaxed swims along the starboard side to technical penetrations deep into the truck decks. The sheer scale of the wreck is overwhelming, with endless angles for photography and exploration. Warm Cypriot waters and clear visibility make each dive unforgettable.

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📍 Larnaca, Cyprus

🏷 TruckDeck TechnicalDiving MediterraneanDiving DiveCyprus TheWreckArchives

26/02/2026

⚓️ P31 is a compact yet character-filled patrol boat resting upright in clear Mediterranean waters, offering one of Malta’s most accessible and enjoyable wreck dives. Small in size but rich in detail, it has become a favorite for both training and relaxed exploration.

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History of the P31
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Originally built as an East German Kondor-class minesweeper, the vessel later served with the Armed Forces of Malta as a patrol boat. After retirement, it was deliberately scuttled in 2009 off Comino to create an artificial reef and new dive attraction. Since then, marine life has steadily colonized the structure.

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Wreck Highlights
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• Approx. 52 meters long
• Lies upright between 10 and 20 meters
• Easy access points and safe swim-throughs
• Wheelhouse and deck guns still visible
• Excellent visibility and growing coral coverage

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Diving Experience
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The shallow depth makes P31 suitable for Open Water divers, while still offering enjoyable structure for experienced wreck enthusiasts. Its upright position makes navigation simple, and the bright Maltese water provides fantastic photo opportunities. Calm conditions around Comino often make this a relaxed and scenic dive.

📸. yvandive

📍 : Comino, Malta

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