If you want a truly good guide to the red sea wrecks that is not bogged down into biased ego then buy this book. Wrecks and reefs is the ideal itinerary whatever your experience level. Also known as the wreck eater, or the scrap yard because of the many ships that have struck the reef and sunk here over the years, the reef really lives up to its name. The only place to find acurate, original information on the wrecks of the egyptian red sea and beyond brought to you by the world.
The red sea is home to amazing reefs with a teeming marine life, pelagic fishes, reef sharks, dolphins and even the very rare dugong. Storms, strong winds, dangerous currents and countless reefs have made the red sea difficult to. The red sea, a diving destination you always want to return to. If you want to visit the red sea or is your first liveaboard, this option and this boat are the best ones. The red sea aggressor ii offers guests a 7night itinerary diving the best of the north to ras mohamed and the straits of tiran. My red sea adventurer the vessel at 32 metres long with 12 cabins divided over three decks, my red sea adventurer is an ideal choice for smaller full charter groups.
I hope you enjoyed reading about our wrecks diving holiday to the red sea. This book is riddled with inaccuracies and incorrect information. Many wreck divers spent their childhood reading books filled with adventures in faraway. Diving the red sea wrecks, reefs, and underwater toilets. Blue melody this itinerary takes famous wrecks such as the thistlegorm and dunraven as well as pristine reefs of the ras mohamed national marine park. Historical world war ii wrecks you can scuba dive sport. Touching the southern red sea, this itinerary also gives the chance for to enjoy the sparkling reef life and opulent corals that make the red sea so enduringly popular. Famous is the area because of its four wrecks giannis d, carnatic, chrisoula k, sea star that can be visited. Home to some of the most historic wrecks such as the thistlegorm, rosalie moller and abu nuhas, the northern red sea also gives easy access to the ras mohammed national park, abundant in. Wikimedia commons has media related to shipwrecks in the red sea pages in category shipwrecks in the red sea the following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. These can be a navigational nightmare for pilots who arent paying attention or for those caught in one of the storms. The red sea wreck project finding and cataloguing the.
Visibility is crystal clear and the warm blue waters are perfect for even the longest dive times. This newly revised edition of shipwrecks from the egyptian red sea explores nineteen of the most important and diveable shipwrecks many of which have not appeared before in any book. Emperor asmaa is designed with the diver in mind, comfortably accommodating 20 people in 10 twinberth cabins 4 x upper deck, all ensuite with individual air conditioning and two towels per guest. There are over species of fish in the red sea, 20 percent of which are found nowhere else in the world. There are 3 dolphin houses in the red sea and ive never encountered dolphins in any of them, expectations were low. She was sunk on 6 october 1941 near ras muhammad in the red sea and is now a well known diving site. The red sea is a nice return to the characters from the cycle of arawn. Weve been exploring the red sea since 2005 and the giannis d often.
The most complete and varied route to which we will add not very well known diving spots. Perhaps it is because it is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world and without a doubt, the number 1 in value for money. If you want to experience some of the most spectacular reefs the world has to offer and travel to the red sea avoiding the uks foreign office travel restrictions that are still in place around the airport in sharmelsheikh, this is the time to get yourself on a liveaboard. But the real prize on this red sea liveaboard diving trip were the many wrecks anything from small barges to huge wwii steamships, from 25 years old to 150 years old. If you love diving and youve never experience a liveaboard, stop what youre doing right now actually, watch this video first and go book a trip. In world war ii, the red sea flotilla was active against the east indies station of the royal navy, from the italian declaration of war on 10 june 1940 until the fall of massawa on 8 april 1941. From famous wrecks to hammerhead sharks, the red sea has an adventure for every interest, but infrastructure makes this diving hotspot best accessed by liveaboard. Wrecks of the red sea white star guides ghisotti on. The brothers wreck special is a remarkable route that visits a catalogue of veritable treasures and will interest anyone looking for a bit more drama in their diving. I use this as a guide to individual wrecks when visiting the red sea and to read about their history. Buy shipwrecks from the egyptian red sea 1st by ned middleton isbn. The ss thistlegorm, off the southern tip of the sinai peninsula in egypts red sea, is quite possibly the most dived wwii shipwreck in the world, and for good reason. It is also the resting place of many intriguing wrecks included several wwii ships that house countless. There are eight comfortably appointed twin cabins, two double cabins and two single cabins providing accommodation for 22 guests.
This part also is less crowded and offers sites that are fresh and unspoilt. A popular route for those new to the red sea, the varied depths across dive sites suit all abilities from novice to tekkie. Additionally, there is a wealth of detail about many of the minor wrecks and a comprehensive list of more than 250 sunken ships in the area. Thanks to the contribution of hepca experts, you will discover the curiosities of these wrecks and their importance to the marine ecosystem. Ss thistlegorm the true story of the red seas greatest. Red grouper, gag grouper and black grouper can all be caught while fishing the reefs, ledges and wrecks red grouper average 1012 lbs with some reaching 20lbs, gag grouper can weigh up to 50 lbs and black grouper can weigh up to 100 lbs grouper can be caught on large live baits as well as frozen squid and sardines the best grouper fishing starts about 30 miles offshore all. The abu nuhas reef in the red sea is a little piece of heaven for wreck divers. Over the centuries dangerous currents, perilous reefs and wars have left the bottom of the red sea littered with hundreds of sunken ships. If the northern part of the red sea offers wrecks, the southern part offers stunning coral reefs. The red sea, in addition to hosting fantastic coral reefs and marine life, is an ideal destination for swimming among shipwrecks without diving to great depths. After reading the first cycle series from robertson, i have to first warn that you will not appreciate this series unless you have already read the cycle of arawn despite the authors note to the contrary. Our experience in the last 20 years diving in red sea give the experience to the blue force team to. A fascinatinating and illuminating account well written and evidenced.
Wreck diving in egypt further reading comments red sea contents. Ss thistlegorm the true story of the red seas greatest shipwreck book. I picked this book up before heading to the red sea to dive this incredible wreck and it was a really great read expertly weaving history and diving together. Combined with the interesting wreck diving, a holiday to the red sea can be a trip of a lifetime. Red sea wreck pack this is a special pack, created with peter collings, a world authority on the wrecks of the red sea. The wonderful wrecks of the red sea daily news egypt. Giannis d wreck diving in the red sea is simply some of the best in the world warm, clear blue water, colourful reefs close by and a fascinating story behind every one of them. Ned middleton is a professional underwater photojournalist who has published a number of articles in recent years about red. This british supply ship is a like a time capsule, still packed with a full load of cargo. The red sea flotilla flottiglia del mar rosso was part of the regia marina italia italian royal navy based at massawa in the colony of italian eritrea, part of italian east africa. The red sea is known for its fierce storms and chains of reefs and submerged islands. Going on liveaboard diving trip to the northern part of the red sea you will graciously combine diving in beautiful coral gardens together with exploring best wrecks that red sea has to offer.
Red sea wrecks 5 hrs the dunraven was a cargo ship of 1,6 grt officially described as an iron screw steamerplanked when she was built at charles mitchell and co. Northern wrecks and reefs red sea liveaboard 6th april 2018 sorry this boat has now departed check out one of our other trips. The northern part is also considered the calmest, so there is definitely a place for new divers, and the colorful marine life makes it even more enticing. Home to famous and eerie wrecks, protected coral gardens and a wide range of marine life, uncrowded makadi bay and safaga are ideal for divers wishing to explore everything the red sea has to offer. The book gave me understanding of the significance of the wreck and the role the ship played in the second workd war. Eef, black sea map, mmt the stril explorer, a vessel owned by the survey company mmt, is the hub of the black sea maritime archaeology project. Sold as a complete pack covering the 4 main locations of wreck diving interest in the egyptian red sea. Diving is a serious business here and the industry has bought a lot of money to the region. Within minutes of opening this book i wanted to go and dive 3 wrecks id never heard of in the red sea. The best of the reefs are absolutely stunning with a real diversity of life. Over 30 superb local dive sites plus many liveaboard options. The vast wwii cargo collection is in very good condition with fine examples of motorbikes, rifles, aircraft parts, trucks, cars and.
Living on the shore of the red sea and knowing people who dive the wreck i wanted to know its history. The ancient egyptians were renowned shipbuilders and the romans travelled along red sea shores. The red seas wrecks must be a clarion call to any wreck diving fundie. There are many other wreck books, notably ned middletons shipwrecks from the egyptian red sea, which give correct accounts of the wrecks covered in this book.
Liveaboard diving in the red sea blue planet trip report. Because it is one of the sunniest places on the planet, corals and their tiny guests thrive on an overabundance of solar energy. Thousands of divers from all over the world travel to the egyptian red sea and many of them return, year after year. This is probably the most famous shipwrecks in the red sea. Wrecks and deep sea research adventure diviac magazine. Diving guide to the red sea wrecks andrea ghisotti.
It operates from downtown hurghada at the upscale hurghada marina which is a community that includes shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. He features 19 major shipwrecks, plus details of 18 smaller and 250 undiscovered wrecks. Of course fantastic food is standard, and at least 2 professional guides will help you get the best out of the. Win a red sea wreck safari 10 spots to give away october 8, 2015 lee 2 comments on win a red sea wreck safari 10 spots to give away tekdeep egypt, one of the founding partners of the red sea wreck project are currently refitting their very own technical safari boat to not only dive read more. Now, covered with coral formations, these wrecks have become a haven for a variety of underwater life.