Wildcat (Grumman F4f)
Mysterious, deep, upside-down WWII British Royal Navy aircraft wreck.
Boat Access
50m Avg Depth
53m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site presents a fascinating and somewhat mysterious wreck. The wreckage, discovered in 1965 by divers using demining equipment, is an upside-down British Royal Navy aircraft. The presence of distinctive cocardes confirms its origins. Despite being armed with machine guns on each wing, the aircraft's identity remains unknown, leading to a decades-long speculation around various hypotheses. The site includes the engine, detached and twisted with its propeller, located beneath the tail section of the fuselage. This arrangement creates compelling questions about the plane’s fate and mission. The location is indicative of a significant historical event but lacks clear details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Conger eelMoray eelLobsterScorpionfishGorgonian coralsAnthias
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep wreck dive requiring technical training and decompression procedures.
Hazards:
depthboat trafficnarcosis
Current Strength:
Moderate
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