Gibraltar

Dive Types

Wreck, Beach, Reef, Sandy bottom

Entry

Shore

Depth

From 5m to 30m

Location

36.12173, -5.35292

Gibraltar

Gibraltar is home to over 35 different shipwrecks.

The two main sites to dive in Gibraltar are Camp Bay’s artificial reef, where 8 sunken ships make a home for many different species of marine animals, and the historic Rosia Bay, reserved for more advanced divers, with its deep wrecks and potentially strong currents.

Located where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, Gibraltar offers a rare mix of marine species, including octopuses, cuttlefish, moray eels, groupers, and the occasional dolphin. Interesting rock formations and overheads add to the excitement for divers of all levels. Whether you’re a beginner looking to dive your first wreck or an experienced diver seeking adventure, Gibraltar has something for you.

Camp Bay

The 482M & Batty’s Barge: The 482M is a 30m long Royal Navy cable‑laying barge, sunk in August 1990. It sits upright on a sandy seabed at around 16–17 m depth. Sitting next to the 482M is Batty’s barge, sitting upright at a depth of 14m. She is 35m long and 9m wide. Both of these wrecks offer various internal spaces to explore, which have made homes for different types of marine life, such as spider crabs, marbled electric rays, conger and moray eels, many different varieties of nudibranchs, and many different species of fish
The Spanish Barges: The Spanish barges consist of 4 smaller wrecks that were sunk in the 80s. The first three barges rest between 7m at the shallow end to 16m, with Barge 4 being slightly further away at 22m. These barges have multiple swim-throughs and open cargo holds that are great to explore. These wrecks are ideal for beginners and advanced divers alike.
The Ark of Jesus Christ: This wreck was purposely sunk in 1994 as part of Gibraltar’s ongoing artificial reef project. The ark used to be a Spanish fishing boat, with a wooden hull and metal superstructure. She is 27m long and lies in 19m of water. Most of her hull has since rotted away, creating lots of hiding spots for different marine animals.

Rosia Bay

The Seahawk: This fishing ship was deliberately sunk in 2002 as part of Gibraltar’s reef conservation project and is lying upright at around 27m of depth. The wooden hull has rotten away, and the metal superstructure has collapsed in on itself, leaving an impressive sight to behold. This wreck makes a home for many different forms of marine life, including pipefish, seahorses, octopus, spider crabs, blue lobster and more.
The Buchana. One of the newer wrecks of Gibraltar, the Buchana was an old tugboat sunk intentionally, and sits upright at 19m of depth. This wreck offers great penetration opportunities inside the engine room and middle decks. A real treat for advanced and wreck divers, this ship makes a home for many spider crabs, conger eels, and many different types of fish.

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