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Ulysses, wreck

The Ulysses wreck in El Gouna is a fantastic dive for a reason: it's a proper old steamer that feels its age, sitting upright and mostly intact. We love how the story of its sinking, way back in 1887, adds to the atmosphere. Dropping down, you'll see her bow pointing north, often silhouetted against the surface. It’s a great intermediate dive, deep enough to feel like a proper wreck but still within comfortable no-decompression limits for most. She's an elegant old girl, a cargo ship carrying cotton and textiles when she ran aground. Now, her holds are open, inviting exploration. We usually fin through the main deck, peeking into the various sections. You'll often find a large napoleon wrasse cruising the deeper parts of the wreck, and we’ve seen big schools of goatfish swirling around the stern. The resident glassfish are a permanent fixture, shimmering in the darker recesses. For us, the highlight is often finding the propeller, remarkably well-preserved at the deepest point. Best dived mid-morning after the initial rush, when the light plays beautifully through the wreck.