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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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We have very little information about this wreck which is known to be an Egyptian Cutter measuring about 30m in length and 4m at the beam.
HISTORY
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The launching and circumstances of her sinking are not known to us. According to the local seamen, she was probably sunk during one of Israeli-Arab conflicts, maybe the Six-Day war in 1967.
DIVE SITE
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Site : Off the south coast of Gubal, facing the lighthouse of Bluff Point.
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Depth : the wreck lies between 13m and 14m.
THE DIVE
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The wreck of Bluff Point lies straight on the sand. The average condition of the boat is bad, the superstructures are completely destroyed. The stern is very damaged, the bow seems in a better state and its the most photogenic. The interest of this dive is not really the wreck but the marine life on it. Multicolour alcyonairs decorate the hull, sword fish seeking shelter between the sheets of metal, numerous pencil sea urchins and the famous "Spanish Dancers" during night dives. After touring the wreck, one can follow the reef down to about 30m all covered in corals. This wreck is mainly dived as a night dive.
DIFFICULTY
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Their are no particular difficulties, no fishing nets.
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