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Dive site guide · Offshore reefs & wrecks · Reef and wreck

Abu Galawa Kebir — dive site guide

Also known as Tien Hsing wreck, Kibeer, Kabir, Tienstin, Tien Hsing, Wrack Tien Hsing

Abu Galawa Kebir is a reef with a wreck on it in the Fury Shoal reefs of the Deep South, reached by liveaboard. Sources document depths to 20 m. Independent guides rate it advanced, usually with mild current. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Abu Galawa Kebir
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Reef and wreck
Max documented depth 20 m
Typical depth about 10 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Mild
Visibility 30 m
Access Liveaboard

How deep does it go?

Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 18 m, 20 m.

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe ~35 m steam tug, listing 40-45° against reef, swim under keel and engine room/pilothouse penetration.

What marine life can you see?

Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Whitetip reef shark.

Who can dive it?

Suitable for: Advanced

Safety: Wannadive dangers: Current, Dangerous species, Boat trafic.

How is it dived?

Night dive favourite. Penetration via two starboard doors to pilothouse and engine room.

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Deep South · St John's

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