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SS Thistlegorm .. Echoes of War

Undoubtedly the Red Sea’s most famous dive site, the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm lies in approximately 100 feet of water off the west coast of the Sinai Peninsula. Easily accessible from Sharm el Sheikh and also the highlight of most northern Red Sea liveaboard itineraries, the wreck is that of a British merchant navy ship sunk in 1941. At the time, the Thistlegorm was fully loaded with supplies for the Allied troops in Egypt, including Bedford trucks, armored vehicles, motorcycles, Bren guns, and aircraft parts. After suffering two direct hits from a German bomber, it sank too quickly for its cargo to be salvaged, meaning that it is still onboard for divers to explore today. As such, the Thistlegorm offers an invaluable insight into World War II history and is often considered one of the world’s best wartime wrecks.