Malta · Scuba diving
P33
A former patrol vessel scuttled between the Marsaskala tug wrecks.
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St. Michael
A former Grand Harbour tug scuttled near Marsaskala in 1998.
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.
Get to know the place
St Michael is paired geographically with Tugboat 10. The reef and wrecks are separate points to identify in your briefing, not an automatic combined route.
What to see
- Former Grand Harbour tug
- Wreck exterior
- Marsaskala reef 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 “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.
Map reference: 35.8658° N, 14.5760° 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.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04