HMS Pegasus
Protected Area
Chumbe Island Coral Park (CHICOP)
Why dive here
With 41+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - HMS Pegasus offers some of Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest March, April, December.
Historic shipwreck in Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands, Tanzania. 1897 Pelorus-class protected cruiser.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 42 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HMS Pegasus
HMS Pegasus Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HMS Pegasus, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
25.52°C
78°F
Current Speed
42.45 cm/s
Direction: N (15°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.288 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
35.04 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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