Dive Site & Shipwreck

This popular Comino dive site is the wreck of the P31, a former patrol boat with a fascinating history. Originally built as a Kondor I-class minesweeper for the East German navy in the late 1960s, she was later purchased by Malta and served in the Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta for many years. After being decommissioned, a decision was made to give her a new purpose as an underwater attraction for divers, following the success of other scuttled wrecks in the Maltese islands.

In August 2009, the P31 was carefully stripped of all hazardous materials and scuttled in a controlled sinking off the coast of Comino. She now rests perfectly upright on a clear, sandy seabed at a depth of around 18 meters, making her an ideal and accessible wreck for divers of all certification levels, including those on their first wreck dive. The vessel was prepared with diver safety in mind, with numerous entry and exit points allowing for safe and exciting penetration through its open corridors and engine room. It's a fantastic introduction to wreck diving and a vibrant home for local marine life.