AMERICANA
Why dive here
With 139+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, octopuses, sea turtles, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - AMERICANA offers some of Eilat's richest wreck diving.
The Americana wreck in Eilat is a genuinely fun dive, a small tugboat that somehow ended up on its side at a friendly 16 metres. We've always appreciated a wreck that’s just, well, *there*, rather than a scattered mess. You drop down, and boom, a 26-metre long vessel, listing dramatically, inviting you to explore. It’s small enough that you can really take your time, tracing the outline, poking your head into the wheelhouse if you’re feeling brave (it’s quite open, so no real penetration needed). What makes the Americana a standout, beyond its approachable depth, is the life that’s set up shop. The deck is carpeted with fire coral, a vibrant orange against the ship’s dark hull. Look closer, and you’ll spot crocodile fish perfectly camouflaged on the sandy bottom nearby, and sometimes a stonefish if you're really paying attention. Schools of glassfish shimmer in the shadows of the superstructure, and we’ve often seen lionfish patrolling the edges. For photographers, the Americana offers some fantastic angles, especially with the light filtering through the Red Sea’s clear water onto the upright propeller. We'd suggest an early morning dive before the crowds arrive; it’s a popular spot for a reason.
Typical AMERICANA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
AMERICANA Wreck History
Vessel Type
tugboat
Cause
unknown
Resting in the clear, calm waters of the Red Sea, the wreck of the Americana is a fantastic site for divers exploring Eilat, Israel. This 26-meter tugboat sits upright on a sandy bottom at a comfortable depth of 16 meters, making it easily accessible for divers of all certification levels. While the specific history of how and when this small workhorse vessel sank is not widely known, its compact size and shallow depth allow for a thorough and relaxed exploration in a single dive. The site's classification as a 'Dangerous wreck' serves as a reminder for divers to maintain good buoyancy and be mindful of potential entanglement hazards or sharp metal edges as they navigate the structure.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for AMERICANA
AMERICANA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for AMERICANA, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (29.5, 34.92) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
34.15°C
93°F
Wind Speed
6.87 m/s
13.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1006.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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