Wreck number 10
Protected Area
Irdumijiet Ta\' Madwar Il-Kosta mill-Ponta tal-Miġnuna sal-Bajja ta\' San Tumas f\' Wied il-Għajn
Why dive here
Wreck number 10 is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Wreck number 10, resting on the seabed off Comino, offers a quieter kind of wreck dive, a welcome contrast to Malta’s more famous, often crowded sites. We love that it's less about penetration and more about the slow discovery of a forgotten piece of history. The site is a small, unidentified fishing vessel, thought to be scuttled, and it’s slowly succumbing to the sea, becoming an artificial reef. As you descend, the wreck emerges from the blue, usually with good visibility. It’s covered in Mediterranean tapeweed, which sways gently with the surge. You’ll find painted combers tucked into every nook, and black gobies darting from the small crevices. Keep an eye out for sleepy loggerhead turtles, occasionally spotted resting on the deck. Our favourite moments here are spent hovering above the hull, watching soldier fish emerge from the shadows, and spotting butterfly blennies perched on the rusted metalwork. It’s not a challenging dive, making it perfect for those wanting to practice wreck awareness without strong currents or deep profiles. Just be mindful of local boat traffic in summer.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Wreck number 10 Wreck History
Year Sunk
2009
Vessel Type
warship
Cause
scuttled
Tonnage
359 tons
The Patrol Boat P31, often referred to simply by its location off Comino, began its life far from the warm Mediterranean. It was built in East Germany in the 1960s as a Kondor I-class minesweeper for the East German navy. After the reunification of Germany, the vessel was decommissioned and later sold to Malta, where it was stripped of its armaments and served as a patrol boat for the Armed Forces of Malta's Maritime Squadron until it was retired in 2004.
In 2009, the P31 was given a new mission. After being thoroughly cleaned and made safe for the environment, it was scuttled in clear blue water just off Comino to create an artificial reef and a premier diving attraction. Today, it sits perfectly upright on a sandy bottom at a depth of around 20 meters, making it accessible to divers of various levels. Its open structure and specially cut access points allow for safe and exciting penetration, letting divers explore the bridge, engine room, and internal corridors. The wreck is a magnet for marine life and offers a fantastic, purpose-sunk wreck diving experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck number 10
Wreck number 10 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck number 10, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.92, 14.5) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 22.1–26.4°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: SE (116.6°)
Salinity
37.95 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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