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MAIDAN

Maidan isn't just another shipwreck in the Red Sea. This old steamship, built back in 1902, went down in 1923, and what we love about her is how she’s settled – upright, mostly intact, and quite dramatic. You drop down onto the stern, which sits in about 20 metres, and then you can swim forward, following the deck line to the bow, which is much shallower, around 8 metres. That gradual slope means you can really take your time exploring the sheer scale of her. We always suggest starting deep and working your way up; it lets you appreciate the massive boilers and engine room structure first. The cargo holds are open, revealing glimpses of the general cargo she was carrying, still scattered decades later. What really makes Maidan a standout for us is the amount of glassfish that school inside the superstructure, shimmering like liquid silver. And look closely in the shadows for lionfish and the occasional moray eel peeking out. This is a brilliant dive for those who appreciate history and want a less broken-up wreck to explore. The shallows make it accessible for divers with varied experience, too.