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Wreck (deep hold section)Marine Protected Area

Zenobia Wreck

Depth: 30–42 mLevel: TechnicalApril-November
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A Swedish Challenger-class ro-ro ferry of 172 m, built in 1979 at Malmö. She sank on her maiden voyage bound for Syria: a software fault in the computerised ballast system pumped water endlessly into the port tanks and overrode the engineers' corrections. She lies on her port side with her shallowest point at around 16-18 m and the seabed at 42. The lorries are still chained down on the vehicle deck, and penetration is possible through the bridge, the cafeteria, the cabins and the upper deck.

Depth

30–42 m

Recommended level

Technical

Average visibility

25 m

The deeper section of the Zenobia wreck, with the cargo holds still packed with intact articulated lorries.

Protection status

Fishing ban within a 3-mile radius of the wreck, strictly enforced

Sources consulted: PADI (ficha del sitio) · Latchi Dive Centre · cyprus-spirit.com · visitcyprus365.com · proscubadiver.net

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Zenobia Wreck: 91 documented species

Ecosystem

Wreck

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Water temperature

20 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Boat

Best season

April-November

Recommended certification

Technical Wreck Diver

Approx. price

75 USD / dive

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Best season
April-November
Approx. price
75 USD / dive
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