Diving at ship wreck El Mina

Name divesite:	El Mina
Depth:	26-36m (85-118ft)
Visibility:	10-30m (32-98ft)
Accessibility:	Shore, Boat, Live-aboard
Time to visit:	All year around with warmest water in summer (apr-aug)
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El Mina or the Harbour Wreck is a 70 meter long Egyptian minesweeper that was sunk by an Israeli fighter in 1969 during the 6 day war. It is very hard to locate at such a short distance from the shore and the Hurghada harbor. Large aircraft guns and ammunition can still be found on the wreck. There are many holes which are all fabulous to peek through as she lies on her side. Entering the ship besides the huge starboard side blasthole is not recommended because of the always strong northern wind, the loose wires and the instability of the wreck.

Fish and coral are not spectacular although you will see glassfish, morays, shrimp and many razor sharp shells and sea urchins covering the hull. There are also jacks and barracuda circling above you in the blue. Even some anemones and clownfish can be found, but that is about all that adds to the color. It is a spectacular dive as there are not many ship minesweeper wrecks in the world.

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