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Red Sea — Hurghada & El Gouna · boat

Carnatic

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Sha'ab Abu Nuhas

27.58000°N, 33.93000°E

A Victorian P&O steamship lost on Abu Nuhas in 1869, lying on its side with coral-draped wooden ribs filled with glassfish.

Depth
17–28 m
Vis
10–40 m

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Current
mild
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
27.58000°N, 33.93000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
boat

The Carnatic struck Abu Nuhas reef on 12 September 1869 and broke apart two days later; 31 people died. She lies on her port side between roughly 17 and 28 m, with rows of beams you can swim between and a well-preserved stern and rudder. Dives from Hurghada and El Gouna often pair her with the Giannis D nearby.

Difficulty
intermediate

Open Water with experience; wreck training for penetration

Best season
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Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • medium · Waves and surge on the exposed reef in strong wind
  • low · Penetration through the hull frames

Marine life

Typical: glassfish, napoleon wrasse, whitetip reef shark, moray eel, octopus, tuna, jacks, barracuda

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Questions people search

How deep is Carnatic?

17–28 m.

Is Carnatic suitable for beginners?

intermediate — Open Water with experience; wreck training for penetration

Sources

Where sources disagree

Depth 17–28 m (ssthistlegorm.com) vs 18–27 m with 30 m site max (Duikersgids); level 'reasonably experienced' vs 'advanced and experienced' (Duikersgids); length 89 m (Wikipedia) vs 90 m (Duikersgids).

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