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  Tugboat Rozi
Location: Cirkewwa Point
Maximum Depth: 34m
Certification Required: AOWD or equivalent

The Rozi was scuttled in 1992 as an underwater attraction after spending 20years working in the Grand Harbor. This dive can be done from shore this because the wreck is just 150m away from the entry point. On your way to the wreck you can see one of the nicest reefs that we have in Malta. On the wreck we can find lots of fish that has made the wreck his home. Good dive to do on Nitrox 34%
  Imperial Eagle
Location: 500m off from Qawra Point
Maximum Depth: 42m
Certification Required: AOWD or equivalent

The Imperial Eagle was scuttled in 19th July 1999; she was former ferry and cargo ship operating between Malta & Gozo. This is a boat dive and there is a fixed shot rope, in which you go down with it. When descent you will find an underwater valley, next to the wreck there is a statue of Christ at a depth of 25m next to the statue there is a tunnel that it is full of coral and soft sponges near by you will find a 1600 anchor. The wreck is the home of lots of different types of fish included groupers and barracuda. Good dive to do on Nitrox 28%
  HMS Stubborn P238
Location: 2.4 miles off from Qawra Point
Maximum Depth: 58m
Certification Required: Tec Divers or very experienced divers

The HMS Stubborn was scuttled in April 1945 after she was hit from a depth charge and lost her tail fin. Stubborn has dived down to 166m exiding the limit depth of 90m because of this she has damage the hull distortion. Royal Navy scuttled the sub for ASDIC target, training naval officers listening on sonar devices to detect the presence of submarines.

This is a decompression dive and has to be done by boat. The wreck is in mint condition with lots of fish around it, penetration is very difficult and not recommended. Good dive to do on Trimix 21/30 and deco 40% and 80% or Air with 50% deco cylinder.
  Scot Craig
Location: Ic-Cumnija 500m of from Anchor Bay
Maximum Depth: 21m
Certification Required: Open water diver or equivalent

Scot Craig was a ferry operating on the river Thames; she used to carry 6 cars. After that she was used as a filming vessel for the “Popeye” movie. When the film was shut, Scot Craig was used as a breakwater, when the Jetty at Anchor Bay was being constructed. Nowadays the wreck lies on the sandy bottom. In this wreck we can find lot of Conger eel and Moray eel.
  Um El Faroud
Location: 150m off from Wied Iz-Zurrieq
Maximum Depth: 34m
Certification Required: AOWD or equivalent

It had been operating between Italy and Libya carrying refined fuel up to 1st February 1995. On the 3rd February 1995 it was docked at No.3 Dock of Malta Dry-docks. During the night of the 3rd February an explosion occurred in No.3 centre tank and 9 shipyard workers lost their lives. The vessel suffered structured deformation and was considered following inspection and survey, a total write off. On 2nd September 1998 Mt Um El-Faroud was towed out off Grand Harbor en route towards its final destination. After the ship was anchored on location and kept in position by means of a small MDD tug, Um El-Faroud went under after nearly four hours long wait for the ship to fill up with sea water. This dive can be done from shore, only 7min swim under water. Good dive to do on Nitrox 32 or 34%
  Bristol Blenheim Bomber
Location: 800m out from Xorb L-Ghagin
Maximum Depth: 42m
Certification Required: AOWD or equivalent

On the 13 December 1941 was sent out to bombing raid, after few minutes it has left the airport it was quickly attacked. The pilots decided to ditch the bomber near Xorb L-Ghagin. All the three crew escape with little injury. Nowadays the bomber is laying upright on a sandy bottom with the wings and centre fuselage still intact. This dive has to be done by boat. Good dive to do on Nitrox 28%
  Beaufighter
Location: 900m offshore St Julian’s Point
Maximum Depth: 38m
Certification Required: AOWD or equivalent

On the 17 march 1943 the Beaufighter left Malta on a mission. As soon he left the airport mechanical problems accrued, the aircraft start it vibrating rapidly and quickly began loses altitude. The crew didn’t have any more options but to ditch the plan in the sea. Both crew escapes uninjured. The aircraft lies upside down on a sandy bottom with the wings and centre fuselage still intact most of it buried in the sand. Both undercarriage frames and shredded tyres stick up from their wing position behind the engines. One of the propellers still intact to the engine partly buried. This dive has to be done by boat. Good dive to do on Nitrox 28%
  Le Polynesien
Location: 7 miles outside the entrance of Valletta Grand Harbour
Maximum Depth: 63m
Certification Required: Tec Divers or very experienced divers

Le Polynesien was launched on the 18th April 1890 by Marie Francois Sadi Carnot, President of the Republic of France. In 1914 Le Polynesien started its work for the French ministry as a troop transport vessel. On the 10th of August 1918 Le Polynesien arrived in convoy to Malta in the early hours of the morning. At 10:30 am Le Polynesien was torpedoed by a U-boat UC22 and it took only 35min for the vessel to sink. Nowadays it lies on a sandy bottom of a maximum depth of 63.7 meters. The wreck is found listed on the port site at an angle of 45 degree. The upper starboard can be found on 43meters, there are two deck canons that can be found one on the bow side and on the stern side of the wreck. The wreck of Le Polynesien is 152 meter in length and a gross tonnage of 6659. It is still intact, apart the engine room, which has been damaged by the torpedo. During the dive we can find big groupers and dentex.

This is a decompression dive and has to be done by boat. The wreck is in mint condition with lots of fish around it. Good dive to do on Trimix 20/35 and deco 40% and 80% or Air with 50% deco cylinder.
  HMS Southwold Bow
Location: 1.5 miles off Marsascala Bay
Maximum Depth: 63m
Certification Required: Tec Divers

HMS Southwold a Hunt Class destroyer was launched on the 25/5/41. Hunt Class destroyer had a net tonnage of 1050 tons, and was 86 meters long; this destroyer had a top speed of 25 knots and was used for convoy escorts. HMS Southwold carried 3 x 2 barrel 4” guns one at the bow and 2 aft sections. She also carried anti-aircraft guns, and anti-submarine depth charges. HMS Southold lies in two sections the bow section is the largest piece, right up to the engine room approximately 40 meter in length is in a depth close to 65 meters completely on its starboard side. The stern section approximately 28 meters long is upright some 300 meters away from the bow section in 72 meters of water.
  Hellespont
Location: 2 miles outside the entrance of Valletta Grand Harbour
Maximum Depth: 43m
Certification Required: Tec Divers or very experienced divers

She was sunk by German or Italian aircraft the night of 6 April 1942.After the war she was lifted and dumped outside Grand Harbour. Visibility sometimes can be bad on this wreck.
 
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