Wreak SS Thistlegorm

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SS Thistlegorm Wreck 🚢

The SS Thistlegorm was a British armed Merchant Navy ship built in 1940 in Sunderland, England. Sunk by German bombers on 6 October 1941 near Ras Muhammad, it has become one of the most legendary and famous dive sites in the world. Diving here is like stepping directly into a floating museum of WWII history!

📐 Wreck Depth Profile

Average Depth: 30m
Deepest Point (The Propeller): 32m
Shallowest Point: 16m

🔍 What You Will See Inside:

The ship was carrying a massive wartime cargo that remains beautifully preserved underwater:

🚂 2 Steam Locomotives & 2 Tanks
🚚 Army Trucks & Jeeps
🏍️ Military Motorbikes & Boots
🔫 Stacks of rifles & various spare parts for aircraft and vehicles

💡 Note: Due to the massive size of the shipwreck and the sheer volume of things to see, you need at least 2 dives to truly explore it.

📅 Trip Itinerary & Details

Our guide will pick you up early from your hotel and drive you to the port. We will sail to the far south of Sharm El-Sheikh for an unforgettable day:

Dive 1: Around the exterior of the wreck to appreciate its massive scale.
Dive 2: Penetrating the wreck to discover the cargo holds from the inside.
Dive 3 (Optional): Can be arranged at the SS Dunraven wreck or Shark & Yolanda Reef.
Schedule: ⏰ Pickup at 05:00 | Return at 16:00