Bristol Blenheim Bomber
Also known as: WWII airplane wreck
Best time to dive
June to September
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- Moray eelReliably seen
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - wreck lies at 42m, not snorkelable
Safety notes
Strong/variable currents, 42m depth requiring advanced or technical certification, deteriorated and sharp wreck structure (broken/upside-down fuselage section buried in sand nearby), strict no-touch/no-take rule as a war grave and heritage site
Permits & fees
No formal dive permit/fee documented; site is protected heritage (crew ditched 13 Dec 1941, No.18 Squadron RAF, rescued) so removing artifacts is prohibited
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Valletta
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.