How do you get to Thistlegorm?
SS Thistlegorm Wreck is located in the north of The Red Sea, at Shag Rock in the Gulf of Gubal, and can be visited by day trip boats and liveaboards. Day-trip diving boats from Sharm el-Sheikh can take up to four hours to get to the site and offer two-dive day trips.
How did the SS Thistlegorm sink?
The bombing set ablaze hold four. The fire spread quickly until the ammunition stored in the hold blew up, with the explosion tearing the Thistlegorm into two pieces and sinking in a V shape.
Can you dive the thistlegorm from Hurghada?
Diving the Thistlegorm from Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh is also possible, but you should be prepared for a long day at sea. It can take between three and four hours to reach this dive site, depending on wind and waves. You’ll also be limited to two dives on the wreck if you visit via a day boat.
When was the Thistlegorm discovered?
40) She was first ‘discovered’ in 1955 by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
Can you dive the Thistlegorm from Hurghada?
Where is thistlegorm?
The SS Thistlegorm is a World War 2 ship wreck located in the North of Red Sea in the Strait of Gubal. It is a former 128m long British transport ship sunk in 1941 after a German air attack.
How many people died on the SS thistlegorm?
Thistlegorm sank quickly and suffered nine casualties out of the 42 men aboard. Five of the men who died were Royal Navy personnel who were likely manning the guns on the stern, close to the impact site. The death toll would likely have been higher had it not been for the weather.
Where can I dive SS Thistlegorm wreck?
You can dive SS Thistlegorm Wreck all year long. Access: from the Shore. See the map of SS Thistlegorm Wreck on the right for the exact location.
Who discovered the SS Thistlegorm wreck?
The world-famous dive Jacques Cousteaus was the first to discover the SS Thistlegorm wreck in 1955. Interestingly enough, he found it by chance since he was actually looking for the sunken Calypso. The SS Thistlegorm, a sunken British navy transport ship is one of the most exciting dive sites in Egypt’s Red Sea.
How deep can you dive on the Thistlegorm?
The SS Thistlegorm sits on the seabed at 32 meters at its deepest point so you’ll likely be floating between 14-30 meters underwater. The ship itself is 128 meters and many dive operators recommend diving with nitrox to get the most out of it. Who discovered the Thistlegorm?
What is the SS Thistlegorm?
The SS Thistlegorm is a World War 2 ship wreck located in the North of Red Sea in the Strait of Gubal. It is a former 128m long British transport ship sunk in 1941 after a German air attack.