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Malta / Marsaskala

Tugboat 10

One of two small tugboat wrecks near Żonqor Point.

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

Tugboat 10 was scuttled with St Michael in 1998. Compare the individual wreck and return profiles before deciding which features to include.

What to see

  • Small tugboat wreck
  • Artificial reef exterior
  • Żonqor’s coastal 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.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 35.8658° N, 14.5750° 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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