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Malta / Exiles

Fireworks Barge

A shallow barge wreck associated with a 2009 fireworks incident.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
8m
Maximum site depth
10m
Reference level
Beginner

Source-reported site depths, not a recommended dive profile. “+” is open-ended. A qualification label does not qualify a diver for cave or wreck penetration.

Sliema waterfront · coastal context
Sliema waterfront · coastal context · Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Get to know the place

It lies in the St Julian’s Bay area between Exiles and Spinola. Ask about present access and wreck condition before planning a visit.

What to see

  • Fireworks-barge remains
  • Shallow wreck structure
  • St Julian’s Bay setting

Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.

THE WAY IN

Getting there & access

Confirm the specific shore approach

The reference labels shore access “Medium”. Detailed directions for the precise entry are not verified in this guide. Use the individual site reference and confirm the approach and return with the dive centre.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 35.9179° N, 14.4954° E · Nearby.

Plan for the day you go

Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.

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Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04

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