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Malta / Ċirkewwa

Patrol Boat P29

A former Maltese patrol boat, purpose-sunk at Ċirkewwa in 2007.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
20m
Maximum site depth
34m
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.

P29 patrol boat · underwater bow view
P29 patrol boat · underwater bow view · Pstraudo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Get to know the place

The vessel is an artificial reef and a distinct alternative to the Rozi tug. Ask about the external route, shore approach and current wreck condition.

What to see

  • Patrol-vessel exterior
  • Purpose-sunk artificial reef
  • Ċirkewwa coastal setting

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

THE WAY IN

Getting there & access

Ċirkewwa shore-diving area

Steps and railings; the chosen water entry varies by site.

  1. Arrive at the shore-diving area, rather than the ferry boarding terminal.
  2. Locate the stair-and-railing entry agreed with your dive centre.
  3. Identify the planned return point before carrying equipment to the water.
Directions to arrival area ↗

A named arrival area, not an exact water entry. Confirm the actual meeting point locally.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 35.9885° N, 14.3261° E · Exact.

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

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