Umbria Wreck

About this site

A perfectly preserved 150m Italian freighter deliberately scuttled in 1940 carrying 360,000 aircraft bombs. Lies on its port side at 60 degrees. The holds contain rows of bombs, Fiat cars, and wine bottles. Easy penetration makes it one of the world's best wreck dives. Long bottom times possible.

Conditions

Country

Sudan

Region

Wingate Reef, Port Sudan

Max depth

5–38 m

Visibility

10–25 m

Water temperature

24–30°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

February-June, September-November

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Rays
• Macro
• Coral
• Eels