SAD EL FURAT (POSSIBLY) - Eilat

SAD EL FURAT, or what we believe to be her scattered remains, sits in the shallows just north of Eilat’s port. This isn’t your classic intact wreck, not by a long shot. Instead, you're looking at the fragmented bones of a substantial tanker, sunk in 1969 during the Suez hostilities. What we love about this site is its accessibility and the sheer volume of metal spread across the seafloor. The wreckage itself is fascinating; enormous plates of rusted steel, twisted girders, and machinery parts lie strewn across the sandy bottom. Sunlight dapples through the water, illuminating the ghostly shapes. It’s shallow, never deeper than three meters, which makes it perfect for a long, relaxed dive or even an extended snorkel. We’ve spent ages here just tracing the outlines of collapsed bulkheads, imagining the vessel’s former scale. Triggerfish patrol the larger pieces, and we often spot pipefish tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for small nudibranchs too, clinging to the rust. It’s a site that rewards patience and a keen eye for detail, offering a tangible piece of history without the need for deep diving certification.

Location

Eilat, Israel, Red Sea & Middle East

Coordinates

29.944584, 32.555695

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

3m