Also known as
Spitfire, Supermarine Spitfire
Interest
Wreck
Popularity
Not dived
Depth
70m (avg), 70m (max)
Qualification
Technical
Shore access
Boat only
Location
36.0624° N 14.3265° E (Approx)
36°03.744' N 014°19.590' E
36°03'45" N 014°19'35" E
Rating
★★★★☆ from 1 diver

The history of the Spitfire wreck located off the coast of Gozo is linked to Operation Husky – the Allied invasion of Sicily (10 July 1943-17 August 1943).The aircraft is located upright on a sandy seabed at a depth of 70 metres.

More info about Spitfire Mk V dive site

https://underwatermalta.org/discover/spitfire/

Comments and Ratings

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Adam Sant, November 2023:
★★★★☆ Beautiful wreck with lots of history. It’s worth diving at least once, even if just to say that you have dived on the legendary spitfire!

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