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.
Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.
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
Safety: Penetration not advised - narrow corridors, silt. Do not touch munitions.
How is it dived?
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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How do you dive El Mina wreck with us?
The captain picks the final sites each day by weather, sea state and permits.
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