El Mina Wreck

Overview

El Mina was bombed by the Israelis in 1969 in Hurghada bay, but still has a sister ship afloat nearby which is worth looking at to compare to what you are about to dive. The wreck now lies on its side and there are a lot of small holes to peer into and penetration is possible, although tight, through a significant amount of the wreck. Sea urchins are abundant on the wreck and a very large moray was found living in one of the holes.   Dive Site: El Mina (the Harbour Wreck)   Description: Egyptian minesweeper  Length: 70 metres (230 feet)  Depth: 26 metres (85 feet) to top of wreck, seabed at 30