Amphoras
A drift dive near Ras Umm Sid named after the scattered cargo of a Turkish ship (dated by sources to the 16th–17th century) that carried amphoras of mercury. An old anchor and amphora fragments lie at about 22–25 m behind two coral towers, while the sandy plateau with coral pinnacles is a spot for eagle rays and turtles.
Facts
- Region: Northern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Sharm el-Sheikh
- Depth: 5–25 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: low
- Type: reef, drift
- Coordinates: 27.8665, 34.324
- Highlights: historic amphoras, anchor, table coral, glassfish, eagle ray, turtle, coral pinnacles
- Tips: The ship itself is gone – look for the anchor stock and amphora remains, but do not touch or take anything.