THISTLEGORM - Sharm el-Sheikh

The Thistlegorm isn't just a dive, it's a history lesson played out at 30 metres. This British armed merchant ship, sunk in 1941, lies largely intact, a time capsule of WWII cargo. You’ll weave through open holds packed with Bedford trucks, motorcycles, and even Wellington boots, all frozen in time. Outside, lionfish patrol the superstructure, and a resident school of batfish often hangs around the stern. We typically plan this as a drift dive, often with a couple of dives to really take it all in, as the current can pick up and there’s a lot to see.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.816723, 33.920918
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
31m

Marine Protected Area: شعاب البحر الأحمر

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sharm el-Sheikh

Nearest Dive Centres to THISTLEGORM

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for THISTLEGORM

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories