Hurghada wreck intermediate
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
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
What to be aware of
- •Depth — Advanced Open Water minimum
- •Penetration not for unqualified divers
- •Sharp metal — gloves recommended
- •Limited natural light inside
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