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Le Polynesien wreck in Malta

Le Polynesien is a World War I wreck dive in Malta. SS Polynesien was a 19th century French ocean liner that was sunk by a torpedo in August 1918 about 3 km east of Marsaskala. She is 152 m long and lying on a 45 degree angle on her port side at a depth of 45 m (upmost structures) to 65 m (seabed). The bow section deck structures are in a good shape. Front deck cannon and anchor are clearly visible, and the cargo bay contains motorbike tires and pipes. The mid section accommodates the engine room. This area of the wreck is badly damaged by the torpedo impact. The stern section has some structural damage, but is mostly intact. The stern deck cannon and propeller are pretty much in a perfect condition. Under the deck are passenger areas where light fixtures, bed frames and bathtubs can be seen. Le Polynesien wreck is a deep boat dive and suitable only for technical divers or very experienced divers as it is exposed to strong currents. As of 1st May 2019 SS Polynesien is under protection of Heritage Malta, and diving the wreck requires a special permit.