Diving the SS Thistlegorm is like riding a time capsule and going back in time to the 2nd WW, It is an underwater giant museum, a war grave , a unique piece of military history.
Sunk by German bomber planes in WWII while on her last sail from Glascow to Alexandria on October1941 carrying military equipments "Munition,Tank mines, MKIII rifles, Motorcycles, Jeeps of the bran Morris , Bedford Truck, MKII Bren Carrier light tanks and 2 Stainer 8F locomotive. Furthermore there was Radio equipment, Aircraft and car spare parts medication and rubber boots".
The SS Thistleform has lain at the bottom of the sea for over 6 decades.
Located in the Straits of Gubal, Northern Red Sea Egypt this vessel has been subject of much activity during its 2 lives, both on and under water.
A big wreck 131 meters long (430 feet), and lying at the bottom of the sea floor at a depth of 30 meters (98 feet) and having a medium to strong currents from different directions makes this dive suitable for AOW divers with a Wreck diving speciality.
SS Thislegorm is a must do dive and more than once in order to be able to explore the entire Wreck.
Sunk by German bomber planes in WWII while on her last sail from Glascow to Alexandria on October1941 carrying military equipments "Munition,Tank mines, MKIII rifles, Motorcycles, Jeeps of the bran Morris , Bedford Truck, MKII Bren Carrier light tanks and 2 Stainer 8F locomotive. Furthermore there was Radio equipment, Aircraft and car spare parts medication and rubber boots".
Located in the Straits of Gubal, Northern Red Sea Egypt this vessel has been subject of much activity during its 2 lives, both on and under water.
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