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Malta / Manoel Island

X127

A wartime water lighter on a slope off Manoel Island.

Getting there & access ↓
Average site depth
8m
Maximum site depth
25m
Reference level
Beginner

Source-reported site depths, not a recommended dive profile. “+” is open-ended. A qualification label does not qualify a diver for cave or wreck penetration.

Birgu and Senglea, Three Cities · coastal context
Birgu and Senglea, Three Cities · coastal context · Lionel Baur · CC BY-SA 3.0

Get to know the place

X127 lies in the Marsamxett harbour area, with different depths along the wreck. Confirm present access arrangements and the portion your guide intends to visit.

What to see

  • Wartime water-lighter wreck
  • Hull on a sloping seabed
  • Manoel Island harbour setting

Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.

THE WAY IN

Getting there & access

Confirm the specific shore approach

The reference labels shore access “Easy”. Detailed directions for the precise entry are not verified in this guide. Use the individual site reference and confirm the approach and return with the dive centre.

Read the access reference ↗

Map reference: 35.9009° N, 14.5038° E · Exact.

Plan for the day you go

Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.

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Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04

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