Beaufighter - Crete

The Beaufighter wreck off Crete isn't one of those overly dramatic, intact ships, but it’s got a real story to tell. It’s a Bristol Beaufighter, a British long-range fighter from WWII, broken into a few main sections. We usually drop onto the wing section first, then fin our way over to the fuselage. You'll spot schools of damselfish darting through the engine nacelles, and often a grumpy moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s a fantastic dive for photographers who love capturing history overtaken by the sea, and fairly approachable for anyone comfortable with a wreck dive.

Location
Crete, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.969574, 25.373869
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: KENTRIKI KAI NOTIA NAXOS: ZAS KAI VIGLA EOS MAVROVOUNI KAI THALASSIA ZONI (ORMOS KARADES - ORMOS MOUTSOUNAS)

Best Time to Dive in Crete

The warmest water temperatures in Crete occur in August, averaging 25.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 16.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 17.3°C
  • February: 16.4°C
  • March: 16.4°C
  • April: 17.0°C
  • May: 19.2°C
  • June: 22.3°C
  • July: 24.1°C
  • August: 25.1°C
  • September: 24.6°C
  • October: 22.9°C
  • November: 20.9°C
  • December: 18.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Crete

Nearest Dive Centres to Beaufighter

Marine Life in Crete

Home to 11 recorded species including 5 reef fish, 1 other, 1 sea urchins, 1 worms, 1 seagrass & algae, 1 clams & mussels.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Beaufighter

Based on average water temperature of 20.4°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 20°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories