GRAVILLE - Dahlak Archipelago

Graville sits in some seriously shallow water, barely 4m deep, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's not worth the fin kick. This isn't some pristine, intact wreck ready for a swim-through tour. Graville is a proper wreck, broken and scattered, the kind that tells a story of the sea reclaiming its own. We love that it’s a site that feels genuinely undiscovered, far from the polished perfection of more popular Red Sea wrecks. What you get here is pure atmospheric immersion. The steamship’s bones are spread across the seabed, twisted metal frames acting as anchors for some surprisingly robust coral growth. You’ll find schools of fusiliers darting through the wreckage, and we’ve spotted plenty of morays tucked into the darker crevices. Visibility here can sometimes be a bit hazy, especially if there’s been some recent chop, but that just adds to the haunting beauty of the place. It's a fantastic spot for photographers looking for something a bit different, or anyone who appreciates a wreck with genuine character rather than just a checklist of species. Come in the morning for the best light, it really highlights the patina on the old iron.

Location: Dahlak Archipelago, Eritrea, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 15.787500, 40.733334
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 4m

Best Time to Dive in Dahlak Archipelago

The warmest water temperatures in Dahlak Archipelago occur in January, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.7°C (air: 26.2°C)
February: 27.7°C (air: 26.3°C)
March: 27.7°C (air: 28.0°C)
April: 27.7°C (air: 30.1°C)
May: 27.7°C (air: 31.9°C)
June: 27.7°C (air: 33.4°C)
July: 27.7°C (air: 34.6°C)
August: 27.7°C (air: 33.9°C)
September: 27.7°C (air: 33.5°C)
October: 27.7°C (air: 32.1°C)
November: 27.7°C (air: 29.5°C)
December: 27.7°C (air: 27.5°C)

Marine Life in Dahlak Archipelago

Home to 83 recorded species including 59 reef fish, 6 seagrass & algae, 4 whales & dolphins, 4 sharks & rays, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 other.

Notable Species

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis) - Whales & Dolphins
Long-spined sea urchin (Diadema setosum) - Sea Urchins
Remora (Echeneis naucrates) - Reef Fish
Blue Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) - Reef Fish
Arabian Angelfish (Pomacanthus asfur) - Reef Fish
Grouper (Epinephelus areolatus) - Reef Fish
Marbled Spinefoot (Siganus rivulatus) - Reef Fish
Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) - Reef Fish
Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
Ternate Chromis (Chromis ternatensis) - Reef Fish
Crescent Grunter (Terapon jarbua) - Reef Fish
Sand-dusted Cone (Conus arenatus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Silver-cheeked Toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) - Reef Fish
Bryde's Whale (Balaenoptera edeni) - Whales & Dolphins
Edgeblack Grouper (Epinephelus summana) - Reef Fish
Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) - Reef Fish
Smooth-fin Blenny (Ecsenius frontalis) - Reef Fish
honeycomb stingray (Himantura uarnak) - Sharks & Rays
Bridled Goby (Gnatholepis cauerensis) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for GRAVILLE

Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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