The Zealand

The Red Sea, Egypt

Depth

40m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About The Zealand

A beautiful steam driven cargo vessel. She was launched in 1935 and served as a cargo vessel for one year before being converted into a passenger and cargo vessel. She sank on June 28 1942 under the command of Captain James Branagan. She was part of a convoy when a German U-97 Friedrich Burgel submarine open torpedo fire on her and the convoy. She sank taking a crew of 11 members and 4 gunners with her. She now rests in deep water and can only be dived by advanced level divers. Great explorer dive with lots to see.

The Zealand Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Drift, Deep, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 28%

O₂

Marine Life

Snappers
Pelagic Fish
Barracudas
Bat Fish
Various
Rays
Groupers
Banner Fish

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