Xkey
Egypt
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Date: 2010-10-14 - 09:08
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Max Depth: 29.8m Duration: 41mins
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- Temp: Surf 39°C Bottom 21°C
- Dive type : Recreational, Deep dive, Wreck
- Visibility: Excellent Water: Salt
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- Weights: 16 kg
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Nathan Conner
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- 1. Air
- 12L Aluminium 210 → 40 bar
- Average depth: 19.9m
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Species Identified
Cymbacephalus beauforti (Knapp, 1973) (Crocodile fish)
Lives on sand or rubble substrates of sheltered or semi-exposed reefs to a depth of at least 8 m . Well camouflaged on reefs .
Parambassis ranga (Hamilton, 1822) (Indian glassy fish)
Found in sluggish and standing water. A common species proliferating in impoundments. Most abundant during the rainy season. Feeds on invertebrates , worms and crustaceans . Breeds everywhere during the rains. Builds ...
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Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Red lionfish)
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We were briefed upstairs on the dive boat MIke told us about the possible strong currents and the importance of 1 at a time into the water and straight on to the shot line but when we got into the water their was no current which was great - easy dive ;) The shear size of this wreck is over whelming as we decended down the shot line i branched off and headed for hold 4 where we all met. There were 2 tanks 1 on its side and the other upside down and numerous shells and other armour-plate we then headed left and round to the prop where we were told it was good luch to kiss it, it was massive each blade of the prop was the same size as me, we then went round and up on to the rear deck where the rear gun/anti aircraft weapons were these were also much bigger than i was expection Im guessing around a 2" bore. We all headed back across the damaged area and saw several bombs with dates stamped on, dating back b4 ww1. This was because the UK couldnt produce bombs fast enough and we ended up using old ones. Nathan and i went on the outside edge of the ship like we were flying along side it every1 else followed the gangway, we join back with the group and followed them up some ladders where the winch for the anchors was in all its glory still standing strong. Then off to the front of the ship where we all jumped off we descended around 7-8m where from here we could see the anchor on the sea bed and looking down the side of the wrech you really got a full understanding of the absolute monstrosity of a ship this was back in its day. We then headed bacak up and across the right hand side of the ship where we saw the train carriages for carrying water we then headed into the captains quarters which was breathtaking we saw his bath toilet and living space the roof was like a mirror with the dead air being caught in the roof structure. I put my finger in and there was about 4-5 inches. We headed round and out of the other door where a small moray eel was hiding in a tiny hole about the size of my fist. We headed around the outside of the captains quarters and then to the shot line. Best dive ever!