Bahrain
Thistlegorm Wreck
About this Dive Site
Description
The SS Thistlegorm, a British armed merchant navy ship sunk in 1941, lies as an iconic wreck dive in the Red Sea, Egypt. Divers can explore its cargo of motorcycles, trucks, and military supplies, while large schools of fish, including batfish and crocodile fish, call it home.
Best Time to Dive
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Jan
Cooler water, good for macro photography, potential for nudibranchs.
Feb
Water warming slightly, visibility remains moderate.
Mar
Water temperature increasing, visibility improving.
Apr
Pleasant water temperatures, good for exploring wrecks and artificial reefs.
More monthly highlights
May
Warmest water of the year, visibility can be affected by plankton.
Jun
Hot weather, visibility can be reduced by plankton and potential for algae blooms.
Jul
Hottest month, visibility often at its lowest due to plankton.
Aug
Continued hot weather and reduced visibility.
Sep
Water starts to cool slightly, visibility may improve.
Oct
Pleasant water temperatures, visibility improving.
Nov
Good visibility, comfortable water temperatures for diving.
Dec
Cooler water, good for spotting smaller marine life.
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