El Mina Wreck
Egyptian navy minesweeper, roughly 60–70 m long, sunk by Israeli aircraft just east of Hurghada harbour (sources give 1969 or 1970). She lies on her port side from about 25 m at the bow to 32 m at the stern, with winches and anti-aircraft guns on the aft deck. Glassfish fill the wreck and are hunted by lionfish and jacks.
Facts
- Region: Northern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Hurghada & El Gouna
- Depth: 25–32 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: wreck
- Coordinates: 27.2255, 33.8474
- Highlights: Egyptian navy minesweeper, glassfish, lionfish, jacks, anti-aircraft guns
- Tips: A good bad-weather alternative; penetration is only advisable around the blast hole, and old shells on the seabed must not be touched.