wreck
intermediateboat entry
SS Thistlegorm
Sharm el-Sheikh · Red Sea · Egypt
WWII British cargo ship sunk in 1941. Intact motorcycles, trucks, and locomotives inside the holds.
32 m
Max depth
good
Visibility
March–May, September–November
Best season
Location
Sharm el-Sheikh · Red Sea · Egypt
Coordinates: 27.8075, 33.9223
Why dive here
WWII cargo holds with vehicles
BSA motorcycles and Bedford trucks
Anti-aircraft guns on deck
Massive hull structure at 32 m
Conditions & safety
Skill levelintermediate
Entry typeboat
Max depth32 m
Currentmoderate
Visibilitygood
Best seasonMarch–May, September–November
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