MACEDON - Tyre

The Macedon, a hulking motor vessel that ran aground in 1964, is a surprisingly accessible wreck right off the coast of Tyre. At only 5 metres deep, it’s less about penetration and more about the sheer scale of the wreck, a metal behemoth that’s become a sprawling artificial reef. We love how the shallow depth paints the deck in sunlight, highlighting the rust reds and oranges against the blue. It’s a photographer's dream for wide-angle shots, especially on a clear day when you can capture the full length of the ship. You'll spend your dive cruising over the superstructure, poking into the open cargo holds where schools of small silversides flit in and out of the shadows. There are sections where the hull is broken, creating swim-throughs that are more like archways, each one encrusted with colourful sponges and soft corals. It’s an easy dive, perfect for newer divers looking to experience their first large wreck without any depth anxiety. Our favourite time to dive it is late morning, after the initial boat traffic has thinned out, when the light really penetrates the water column. Keep an eye out for resident groupers peering from crevices and the occasional turtle grazing on algae.

Location

Tyre, Lebanon, Red Sea & Middle East

Coordinates

33.892776, 35.464170

Type

wreck

Maximum Depth

5m