EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Zembra and Zembretta Iles
Why dive here
With 156+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, great white sharks, mobula rays (devil rays), octopuses and sea turtles - EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) offers some of Tabarka's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the *Empire Song* is a dive into a specific moment in wartime history. This old steamship, built in 1940 and sunk just a year later during Operation Tiger, lies deep at 50 metres, a dramatic sight. Her sheer size, 141 metres long, means you're not seeing it all in one dive; we usually pick a section and really explore it. Look for resident groupers peering out from the deeper sections, and schools of barracuda often circle the mast structures, which are now heavily encrusted. It's a deep dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts, a proper deep penetration if you are qualified and briefed, and one that gives you plenty to think about on the long ascent.
Typical EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY)
EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for EMPIRE SONG (POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.3, 9.6) (20km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
76°F · Range: 23–25.7°C
Air Temperature
23°C
73°F
Wind Speed
8.01 m/s
15.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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