Hms Southwold

Deep technical WWII destroyer wreck dive off Malta's coast.

Boat Access
67m Avg Depth
73m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site presents the HMS Southwold, a fascinating World War II British destroyer wreck located in Maltese waters. The ship sank in 1942 after hitting a minefield off Marsaskala, on the south coast of Malta, approximately 2.5 kilometers from shore. The wreck rests on a sandy seabed and is divided into two distinct sections: a broken bow, extending around 40 meters and sitting at a depth of 68 meters, and a stern measuring roughly 28 meters in length, positioned at 73 meters. The stern lies upright. This wreck offers a compelling dive for experienced divers only, as it requires technical diving skills to explore due to its depth and the need to navigate potentially challenging conditions. Access is by boat only. The site’s coordinates are 35.8720°N 14.5979°E. Average maximum depth reached during dives is 67 meters, with a maximum depth of 73 meters.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckdeep diveadvanced onlytechnical divingboat divewide angle

Marine Life

AmberjackGrouperConger eelScorpionfishEncrusting sponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Extreme depth requires technical diving certification, skills, and equipment.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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