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A wreck dive on the SS Thistlegorm is one of the most exciting dives in the world. The Thistlegorm is without exception the most famous wreck in the Red Sea with its interesting history adding to the unforgettable experience of diving this well-preserved wreck.

the SS Thistlegorm was one of those freighters and could carry a load of up to 9000 tons. On the day it was bombed the ship was nearing the end of a long and dangerous journey from England, via the Cape of Good Hope, towards North Africa. The cargo on board, a mix of military equipment, including; uniforms, ammunition, jeeps, motorbikes, and trucks all destined for the British Eighth Army in North Africa. On October 6, 1941, the ship was anchored close to the Suez Canal, near the reef Shaab Ali. Unfortunately, this made it an easy target for an air attack and consequently German planes. Two bombs hit the SS Thistlegorm’s ammunition room and the ship sank almost immediately.

It was Jacques Yves Cousteau, who discovered the wreck in 1956. However, the exact location was lost, and it took until 1991 for the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm to be rediscovered.

We leave from the port of Sharm El Sheikh in the early morning. On board, you can enjoy breakfast, and a cup of coffee or tea whilst the boat sails to the site of the wreck. Our first dive around the wreck taking in its awesome size. The second dive allows us to explore inside the SS Thistlegorm to see the infamous motorbikes, trucks, and other relics. After two dives we leave the area and enjoy lunch while the boat heads towards Ras Mohammed National Park. The third dive will be at one of the world-class Ras Mohammed dive sites Yolanda or Shark Reef. After this dive, we head back to the Sharm El Sheikh port

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