El Mina Wreck
A 70 m Egyptian minesweeper sunk during the 1967 war, lying on her port side at 32 m. The most dramatic and accessible wreck in the Hurghada area — and a highlight of any Advanced Open Water course.
- Max depth
- 32 m
- Visibility
- 15 m
- Current
- mild
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Boat time
- 25 min
- Suitable for
- advanced
Depth profile
Location
History
El Mina was an Egyptian Navy minesweeper hit by Israeli rockets during the Six-Day War of 1967 and sunk in Hurghada harbour. Today she rests on her port side at 32 m, less than 25 minutes from the marina. Her gun turrets, deck rails, and engine room are still recognisable — colonised now by lionfish, glassfish, and a permanently-resident grouper the size of a small fridge.
Site highlights
- Intact 70 m military wreck
- Lying at 32 m on her port side
- Penetration possible (with training)
- Lionfish, glassfish, batfish
- Easy boat access from Hurghada Marina
- •Depth — Advanced Open Water minimum
- •Penetration not for unqualified divers
- •Sharp metal — gloves recommended
- •Limited natural light inside
Gallery
Marine life on this site
Trips that visit El Mina Wreck
Day-trips and packages where this site is on the itinerary.
Guided Day Diving Trip
Two guided fun dives on Hurghada's best reefs and pinnacles. The classic certified-diver day out — boat, lunch, and the best two sites the wind will allow us. Souvenir photos of your dive included. Equipment rental just €10 if you need it.
VIP Private Boat Charter
Charter the entire boat for your group, family, or friends. Choose your sites, your pace, and your menu — diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, or all three.
