Dive site guide · Hurghada local · Wreck
El Mina wreck — dive site guide
Also known as El Minya, Minija, El Mina
El Mina wreck is a wreck at Hurghada harbour, close to Hurghada itself. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 32 m. Regularly reported life includes glassfish, lionfish and frogfish. Its position is confirmed by independent sources. Our guides choose each day's sites by wind, swell and the group's experience.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 30 m, 32 m.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe T43 minesweeper, winches and anti-aircraft guns on the stern, stern deformation and on port side, NW-SE axis.
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Glassfish, lionfish, frogfish, fish in the blast hole and barracuda schools above.
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: CMAS ** / AOW (per wannadive)
Safety: Penetration not advised - narrow corridors, silt. Do not touch munitions.
How is it dived?
Getting there: < 10 min from Hurghada harbour.
Descent via a line. Hard to find.
Season: good bad-weather alternative (e.g. when Abu Nuhas is blown out)
How do we protect it?
Lone anemone in the blast hole is stressed by diver numbers - leave it alone.
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Guided 2-dive day trip
On our daily boats from Hurghada — sites are chosen on the day by conditions and the group's experience.
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