Location of Site: South-East point of Comino
Type of Dive: Boat Dive
Condition:
Exposed rock sheltered from the North West winds but can be choppy with strong currents
Average Depth: 8 metres
Maximum Depth: 18 metres
Certification Required:
BSAC Sports Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent
The Dive:
Not a deep dive but because of the currents this dive is appropriate for experienced divers There are huge boulders covered in many sorts of algae such as sea cactus and peacocks tail. Different species of wrasse are found amidst the Posidonia and one might spot moray eels, painted comber and groupers. Bits and pieces of the remains of HMS Sultan can be found here.
You may read about the HMS Sultan disaster in the paper below which was shared online by Mr. David Dandria