SS Thistlegorm

A British WWII cargo steamer sunk by German bombers in 1941, lying at 16-32m in the Strait of Gubal. The holds still contain BSA and Norton motorbikes, Bedford trucks, rifles, aircraft parts and stacked munitions, with two railway locomotives blown to either side of the wreck. Interior penetration is possible but the site carries silt, depth and current, so it is dived as an Advanced-level wreck.

Depth

16–32m

Current

Moderate

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

WWII cargo still in the holds: motorbikes, Bedford trucks, rifles and munitions
Two railway locomotives thrown clear of the hull
Interior penetration for suitably experienced divers

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

SS Thistlegorm Wreck — DiveZone
SS Thistlegorm — Wikipedia

Note on the data: Coordinates from DiveZone's fetched site page; depth range from descriptive sources.