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Ann Ann Wreck

Editorial plate — compiled from published sources, not yet confirmed by a verified diver. Dived here? Verify this plate.

Abu Faramesh Reef

21.54000°N, 39.10000°E

A broken freighter embedded in Abu Faramesh reef off Jeddah since 1977, known for its coral-encrusted propeller at the 32 m stern.

Depth
5–32 m
Vis
15–25 m

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Current
mild
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
21.54000°N, 39.10000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
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The Ann Ann sank in 1977 and now sits upright but broken on Abu Faramesh reef, the largest wreck of its kind in the area. Its stern and coral-covered propeller lie around 32 m, and the cargo spaces are mostly empty. Sources rate it as one of Jeddah's more demanding dives.

Difficulty
advanced

Advanced divers; enter only the captain's quarters and cargo room with a qualified instructor

Best season
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Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • medium · Swell can shift broken sections of the wreck
  • medium · Penetration of a broken-up hull

Marine life

Typical: humphead wrasse, dolphinfish, reef shark, soft coral

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Questions people search

How deep is Ann Ann Wreck?

5–32 m.

Is Ann Ann Wreck suitable for beginners?

advanced — Advanced divers; enter only the captain's quarters and cargo room with a qualified instructor

Sources

Where sources disagree

Max depth 32 m (stern) agreed by List Magazine, UW360 and TDI/SDI; TDI gives the bow at 5 m. Level: experienced divers only (TDI/SDI) vs intermediate-to-advanced (List Magazine); kept advanced. Locality: Abu Faramesh/Abu Faramish reef (List Magazine) vs '26-Mile Reef', ~2 h from Jeddah (TDI/SDI) — may be alternative names. TDI warns of high swells over the wreck. Position unsourced (Jeddah centroid).

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