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MV Glenorchy

MV Glenorchy

Kelibia, Tunisia

Depth
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54m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

MV Glenorchy

Kelibia, Tunisia

MV Glenorchy
Depth
Depth Icon

54m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

5m - 15m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced


About MV Glenorchy

MV Glenorchy is a wreck site situated in the Med just off of the coast of Tunisia in North Africa. At 47 long, the Glenorchy is 36 to 54m is upright and well preserved. It was sent to the bottom after taking 2 hits to the engine room from an Italian torpedo boat in august 1942. 6 crew members died along with the Captain that would not abandon ship. The rest became POW's before escaping from a Tunisian camp and reach the Atlas mountains and freedom.

MV Glenorchy Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

54m

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 22%

O2

14% at 52m / 23%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Black Coral
  • Coral
  • Dolphins
  • Globicefali
  • Gorgonie
  • Grouper
  • Local Fish
  • Murenes
  • Octopus
  • Pilot Whales
  • Rays
  • Sea Urchin
  • Seaweed
  • Various
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