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CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN

The Christian Michelsen off Tabarka is one of those wrecks that really sticks with you. She’s a Liberty Ship, sunk by a German U-boat in 1943, and at 134 metres long, she’s a proper imposing structure to dive. We love that the main deck sits at a very manageable 16 metres, making it accessible for most divers. You descend onto this huge, flat expanse, and the sheer scale is impressive; you can swim for ages without feeling like you’re doing laps. Our favourite part is the bow section. It’s still quite intact, and you can poke around in some of the cargo holds if the visibility is good. We’ve often seen schools of barracuda hanging around the mast structures, and the ambient light filtering through the decks creates some really atmospheric moments. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into crevices, and we’ve even spotted big groupers patrolling the deeper parts of the hull. This site is brilliant for wreck enthusiasts who appreciate a bit of history and don't mind a longer swim. Just be mindful of local currents, which can pick up, especially if you plan to explore the full length of the ship.