ANATOLI
Why dive here
ANATOLI is a wreck dive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Water ranges 26-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Anatoli sits upright, a real classic, broken into three big pieces from its collision in '76. We love that it’s still so intact, a proper ship rather than just a pile of rubble. Drop down and you’re immediately enveloped by the gloom of the wheelhouse, then you can drift over the cargo holds, sometimes spotting big groupers tucked away. The stern section is our favourite, with the propeller still there, slowly being claimed by soft corals. This wreck really shows you how the Red Sea reclaims its own. Visibility can be a bit variable, so pick a calm morning if you can – it makes exploring the holds much easier. We've seen schools of snapper move like a silver curtain around the superstructure and moray eels peeking from every nook. It’s a site for divers who appreciate history and don't mind a bit of a current sometimes, but it’s never too deep, so you get plenty of bottom time to really snoop around.
Typical ANATOLI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
ANATOLI Wreck History
Year Sunk
1976
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
collision
The M/V Anatoli was a motor vessel whose career came to an abrupt end on November 28, 1976. While navigating the busy shipping lanes near Jeddah, it was involved in a catastrophic collision with the cargo ship LASH Atlantico. The impact was severe, and the Anatoli quickly took on water and sank, coming to rest on the seabed where it lies today. Fortunately, its story is one of shipping misfortune rather than human tragedy, but it left behind a fascinating underwater relic.
Today, the Anatoli rests at a maximum depth of 20 meters, making it a highly accessible dive for certified open water divers and above. However, the wreck is classified as 'dangerous' due to the nature of its sinking. The collision tore through its hull, leaving a chaotic landscape of twisted metal, sharp edges, and unstable structures. Divers are strongly cautioned against any form of penetration. The exterior, however, provides a dramatic sight and has transformed into a thriving artificial reef, attracting schools of fish and a wide array of Red Sea marine life that have made the broken vessel their home.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ANATOLI
ANATOLI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ANATOLI, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (21.69, 39.01) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 28.7–32.1°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.079 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
37.06 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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