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Malta / Marsaskala

P33

A former patrol vessel scuttled between the Marsaskala tug wrecks.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
20m
Maximum site depth
24m
Reference level
Advanced

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.

St Thomas Bay, Malta · coastal context
St Thomas Bay, Malta · coastal context · Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0

Get to know the place

The reference reports deterioration of P33 after scuttling. Ask for a recent site briefing and an external observation route suited to the present remains.

What to see

  • Patrol-boat remains
  • Changing wreck structure
  • Marsaskala wreck area

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 “Easy”. 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: 35.8658° N, 14.5755° 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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