wreck

Log This Dive

Inspecta 7

The Inspecta 7 is one of our favourite El Gouna wrecks, a cargo vessel that went down in the 1990s. It’s sitting upright at 20 metres, and while the official reports call it "dangerous," we think that just adds to its character. The current can pick up here, especially around the bow, so it’s not really a spot for your first few dives. What we love about the Inspecta 7 is how quickly nature has claimed it. The holds are still mostly open, making for easy penetration into dark, atmospheric spaces. Sunlight filters in through the top, illuminating schools of glassfish that shimmer like scattered glitter. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the crevices, and we’ve often seen crocodile fish resting on the deck plates. The stern, in particular, has become a small artificial reef, absolutely covered in soft corals that sway gently with the surge. It’s a site that feels alive, a proper wreck dive where you can almost hear the ghost of its past while surrounded by the present buzz of marine life. For photographers, the contrast between the steel and the corals makes for some striking shots, especially in the late morning light.