SS Thistlegorm
Red Sea, Egypt 0 divers have dived here
wreck
advanced
Max 32 m
A WWII cargo wreck in the Strait of Gubal, still loaded with motorcycles, trucks and rifles. Among the finest wreck dives anywhere.
Getting there
Everything that happens before the fins go on.
Directions & access
Liveaboard or long day boat from Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada.
Entry & exit
Giant stride, descend the shot line to the bow.
Conditions & timing
When it's good, and when to stay on the beach.
Typical conditions
Current can be strong on the line; visibility 15-30 m.
Best season
Year round; best March to May and September to November.
Under the surface
What you'll actually swim over.
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Safety & emergencies
The details you want written down before you need them.
Hazards
Penetration and depth; go with a guide who knows the holds.
Nearest air fill
Sharm and Hurghada centers
From the water
Photos and short clips posted by divers.
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Diver notes
No notes yet — the small stuff (parking, gate codes, best tide) helps the next diver most.