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Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus

The Red Sea, Egypt

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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12m - 36m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Mount Olympus

Also known as The Toba 32, Nile Maru and finally The Mount Olympus. She was a huge steam driven merchant ship. She sank on 14 May 1942 while enroute to Alexandria and Durban when she was attacked by a German U 561 Submarine under the command of Captain Robert Bartels. She now rests in shallow waters of 15 meters and can be explored by all level divers. Great underwater landscapes.

Mount Olympus Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

15m

Visibility Range

12m 36m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Banner Fish
  • Snappers
  • Crocodile Fish
  • Eels
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Various
  • Groupers
  • Rays
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