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• Blehneim Bomber


This Bristol Blehneim was gunned down in WWII on its way to Malta, it now lies on a sandy bottom 41m deep. This plane is in excellent condition.

• Submarine HMS Stubbourn


After long years of service the famous HMS Stub bourn was scuttled in Qawra at a depth of 56m. It is a dive preferred by deep or experienced divers.

• Polenesian


French Freighter sunk in WWI. Being 145m long, it lies at a depth that varies between 53m and 70m. This wreck has been nicknamed the "Plate Ship" because of the number of artifacts still on it.

• St. Angelo


A WWII Mine Sweeper which hit a mine on its way to the Grand Harbor. It now lies in 53m of water.

• HMS Helespont


HMS Hellespont hit a mine in WWII. It sank immediately and sits upright on the bottom at 41m.

• Imperial Eagle


The "Eagle" served for many years as a ferry between Malta and Gozo. It was eventually scuttled at Qawra Point. It lies at a depth of 40m.

• HMS Southwold


British Destroyer hit a mine in WWII. Many attempts to salvage it were futile as it was under severe attack from enemy aircraft. It lies in 63m of water.

• Mosquito


This British aircraft lies on the bottom at 40m after being gunned in WWII on its way to Malta.

• Shnelle Boote (E-Boat)


This Italian torpedo boat hit a mine in WWII whilst mine-laying around Malta. It sank to 40m, surrounded by debris from planes and other war crafts.