Levant II

Malta, Malta

Depth

59m

Visibility

- - -

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Technical

Levant II

Malta, Malta

Depth

59m

Visibility

- - -

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Technical

About Levant II

The Levant II is a historical wreck dive site located approximately 1.5 km off the entrance to the Grand Harbour in Malta. Originally built as a trawler in 1904, it was later refitted as a cable layer for the Eastern Telegraph Company. After World War I, the vessel was responsible for laying and maintaining cables connecting Malta to Sicily, Libya, and Alexandria. In 1952, the ship was deemed beyond repair and while being towed for scuttling, it began to take on water and sank closer to the shore. The wreck was rediscovered by the local diving community in 1999 and was positively identified as the Levant II thanks to an internet photo. The wreck lies at a depth of 59 meters and is largely intact, featuring a cable drum at the front with a brass fitting bearing the name Brown & Co and a date of 1911. The wreck measures approximately 42 meters in length.

Due to its depth, the Levant II dive site is suitable only for very experienced or technical divers. The site is considered hazardous due to the ship traffic of the Grand Harbour, and diving is only recommended when the harbour is closed. Despite these challenges, the Levant II offers a unique opportunity to explore a piece of maritime history. The dive site is a wreck type and the possible marine life is yet to be documented.

Levant II Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

59m

Visibility Range

— – —

Experience Level

Technical

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (20 min)

14% at 57m / 21%

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Dive Site Hazards

Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.
Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.
Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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