El Mina Wreck Suggest edit

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IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

25.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–25.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The El Mina is an Egyptian minesweeper sunk in 1970 by Israeli fighter jets and now lies at a depth of about 30 meters in Hurghada harbor.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 25.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 20.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; explore the wreck from various angles.

Location

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