Cement Wreck - Tyre

Down in Tyre, the Cement Wreck isn't just another sunken hull; it’s a proper piece of maritime history, and it’s one of our favourite dives in Lebanon. We love the feeling of descent, passing through the warmer upper layers into the cooler, slightly murkier water that often envelops the wreck. This cargo ship, apparently carrying cement, went down in the 1970s and now rests upright at 27 metres, pretty much intact. You can swim through the main cargo holds, which are surprisingly open and offer easy penetration for intermediate divers. We’ve spent whole dives just exploring the decks, peering into the crew quarters, and imagining the final moments. The structure itself has become a home for all sorts of critters. Keep an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices and schools of snapper swirling around the superstructure. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than a quick swim-through. If you’re into wrecks with a story, and you appreciate the quiet calm of a deeper dive, this is a site you’ll want to revisit. Visibility can be a bit variable, but on a good day, the light shafts piercing the holds are just magic.

Location

Tyre, Lebanon, Red Sea & Middle East

Coordinates

34.290900, 35.634100

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

27m

Difficulty

Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: حمى انفه