ABDULLAH H
Why dive here
With 52+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles and sperm whales - ABDULLAH H offers some of Larnaca's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 19°C.
The Abdullah H is one of those wrecks that just clicks. It’s a shallow affair, sitting bolt upright at just 7 metres, making it perfect for a long, relaxed dive, even with newer divers in tow. We love swimming the length of its 57-metre deck, imagining its cargo days. What makes it special for us is the accessibility of its main hold, now an open-top box teeming with fish. You can fin right inside, watching schools of juvenile barracuda dart around, their silver scales flashing in the shafts of sunlight. Look closely at the hull and deck plates, they’re caked in a thick velvet of marine growth, home to dozens of nudibranchs if you have a keen eye. Octopus often hide in the darker recesses, peering out from beneath corroded metal sheets. It’s a gentle introduction to wreck diving, with plenty of character and minimal fuss.
Typical ABDULLAH H Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
ABDULLAH H Wreck History
Year Sunk
1988
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
unknown
The vessel known as the Abdullah H had a long and varied career, reflecting the dynamic nature of global shipping. Built in Spain in 1967 as the Condercorado, it sailed under at least five different names over two decades, including Jean Marie, Mesc Pioneer, and Ayman, before being christened Abdullah H in 1988. This final chapter of its life was short-lived, as the carrier sank off Larnaca, Cyprus, in August of that same year, bringing its 21-year service to an abrupt end.
Resting in the clear, shallow waters at just 7 meters, the Abdullah H is an exceptionally accessible wreck. Its shallow depth makes it an ideal site for novice wreck divers, training dives, and even snorkelers on a calm day. While the years underwater have caused the structure to break down, it still presents a fascinating collection of wreckage to explore. Divers can easily swim through and around the scattered remains, observing how nature has transformed this former workhorse of the sea into a home for local marine life.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ABDULLAH H
ABDULLAH H Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ABDULLAH H, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (34.9, 33.67) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
18.52°C
65°F
Air Temperature
29.39°C
85°F
Wind Speed
5.71 m/s
11.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1006.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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