CHAMPOLLION - Tyre

The Champollion wreck in Tyre is a standout for us, a real piece of history you can actually touch. This massive liner, over 160 metres long, went down in 1952 carrying 358 souls, and it’s still very much a ship, even after all these years. What we love about it is how accessible it is; with a maximum depth of just two metres, it’s practically a snorkel site, though we’d suggest a full dive setup to properly appreciate the scale. You’ll spend your time here finning over the superstructure, which breaks the surface on calm days, tracing the outline of her decks. Our favourite thing is the way the light filters through the shallows, illuminating parts of the hull and superstructure, giving it an eerie, almost ghostly glow. Look for schools of juvenile fish darting amongst the twisted metal, and the occasional octopus tucked into crevices. It’s not about big pelagics here, it’s about the intimacy of exploring a grand old ship that's become a home for the smaller stuff. This is a must for history buffs and anyone who appreciates a unique, shallow wreck dive.

Location

Tyre, Lebanon, Red Sea & Middle East

Coordinates

33.837723, 35.478832

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

2m