Dive Sites
HMS Southwold is a striking World War II wreck and one of Malta’s most challenging technical dive sites. This British Hunt class destroyer, measuring about 85m in length with a 9.5m beam, met her fate on 24 March 1942 after striking a mine approximately 2.5 km off Marsaskala. Today, her remains offer a unique glimpse into wartime history in a demanding deep dive environment.
HMS Nasturtium is a World War I Flower class sloop of war wreck, resting outside Grand Harbour, Malta, at a maximum depth of 68m. Built in 1915, she was deployed for escort duties and minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean. The 27th April 1916, she struck a mine laid by the German submarine UC-14, causing severe damage. Despite efforts to save the vessel, she ultimately sank in the early hours of 28th April 1916.
SS Le Polynesien is a captivating World War I wreck dive in Malta, lying about 3km east of Marsaskala. Once a 19th century French ocean liner, she now rests on her port side at a 45 degree angle on the seabed, with her upper structures at 45m and her lower sections reaching 65m. Known locally as Tal-Platti (plate ship) due to the former abundance of ceramic plates, china, and glass bottles now scattered around the site, SS Polynesien offers a dramatic, history rich underwater experience exposed to strong currents.
The Schnellboot wreck is the remains of a German fast attack craft from World War II and stands as a haunting relic in the Maltese waters. Known for their speed and agility in wartime, these Schnellboots (literally fast boats) played a key role in the Kriegsmarine’s operations in the Mediterranean. Today, the wreck provides technical divers with an exciting challenge and an intimate glimpse into a pivotal period of naval history.
The B-24 Liberator Bomber wreck is one of the most significant World War II aircraft wrecks in the Mediterranean. Located approximately 1.5 km off Marsaxlokk, Malta, this American four-engine heavy bomber rests upright on a sandy seabed at a depth of 55m. The site was discovered in 2015 and opened for divers in 2020, offering a rare glimpse into a historical military site and war grave.