Malta · Scuba diving
St. Michael
A former Grand Harbour tug scuttled near Marsaskala in 1998.
View place & access ↗Malta / Off Marsaskala
Le Polynésien
A large French ocean liner torpedoed off Marsaskala in 1918.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 50m
- Maximum site depth
- 65m
- Reference level
- Technical
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.
Get to know the place
Its size and deep position make Le Polynésien a technical wreck objective. This listing supports research and operator discussion rather than a recreational itinerary.
What to see
- Ocean-liner exterior
- Large deep wreck structure
- First World War maritime history
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Arrange boat access
The site reference lists boat-only access. The map point identifies the dive site offshore, not a place to board. Confirm the departure harbour, transfer and pickup with your dive centre.
Map reference: 35.8576° N, 14.6051° E · Exact. The underwater point is separate from the boat boarding location.
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.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04