Wreck of ORP Kujawiak - Comino

The HMS Russell site in Comino is one of those Mediterranean wrecks we keep coming back to. While a lot of the Malta wrecks are more intact, the Russell offers something different – a more broken-up, spread-out feel that lets you really explore the debris field. We love how the historical context of a pre-dreadnought battleship collides with the natural process of an artificial reef. You'll spend your dive picking through scattered plates and beams, imagining the sheer scale of the ship while keeping an eye out for the resident painted combers and black gobies that dart between the metal. Visibility here is usually excellent, often 20 metres or more, which really helps when you're trying to piece together the wreck's outline from the scattered pieces. We've often found ourselves hovering over sections, watching lesser argentine glide past. It’s a dive that rewards slow, deliberate exploration rather than deep penetration. If you’re a fan of history and seeing how the sea reclaims things, the Russell offers a genuinely compelling narrative underwater. Keep an eye out for loggerhead turtles too; we’ve had a few memorable encounters here, especially on quieter weekday mornings.

Location
Comino, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.883335, 14.583333
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Irdumijiet Ta\' Madwar Il-Kosta mill-Ponta tal-Miġnuna sal-Bajja ta\' San Tumas f\' Wied il-Għajn

Best Time to Dive in Comino

The warmest water temperatures in Comino occur in August, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 15.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C
  • February: 15.5°C
  • March: 15.3°C
  • April: 16.2°C
  • May: 18.7°C
  • June: 22.9°C
  • July: 26.9°C
  • August: 28.1°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 24.9°C
  • November: 22.2°C
  • December: 19.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Comino

Nearest Dive Centres to Wreck of ORP Kujawiak

Marine Life in Comino

Home to 24 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 4 sharks & rays, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 hard corals, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Wreck of ORP Kujawiak

Based on average water temperature of 21.1°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°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