Thistlegorm – official website
CAIRO – 6 November 2017: Diving is a popular activity in Sharm el-Sheikh, due to the availability of a lot of diving locations in the Red Sea around the area.
Interestingly, many shipwrecks in the Red Sea are considered to be the most sought out diving centers.The British shipwreck named Thistlegorm in Sharm el-Sheikh is a clear example of a great diving place.
British shipwreck in Sharm el-Sheikh – official Website
Thistlegorm is a British armed merchant Navy ship, which sank on October 6, 1941 near Ras Muhammad in the Red Sea.It was discovered in the early fifties by Jacques Coutseau.
Shipwrecks under the Red Sea – official Website
The ship is split into two sections with significant amount of debris in between.At this point the route you choose to take depends on whether you have planned to dive the wreck or explore the deck area. Above hold no.3 is the funnel and curved blast roof, as well as the torn deck from the explosion. Heading towards midships you will reach the bridge superstructure, which makes a nice swim-through to the forward holds on the deck.
British shipwreck in Sharm el-Sheikh – official Website
Its accessible depth and the fact that it is relatively intact make Thistlegorm one of the most popular diving sites in the world.
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