Red Sea — Jeddah · —
Cable Wreck
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Red Sea — Jeddah
21.54000°N, 39.10000°E
A Greek freighter that sank off Jeddah in 1978, named for the cargo of cable spools and steel beams still lying around the hull.
- Depth
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- Vis
- 15–25 m
- Current
- strong
- Health
- Unscored
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- Geo (surface approx.)
- 21.54000°N, 39.10000°E
- Entry / access
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- Difficulty
- intermediate
Approximate position from published sources.
Originally the Staphonos, the ship went down in 1978 carrying building materials, and the spilled cables, beams and fencing give the site its nickname. Sitting at about 24 m, it attracts whitetip reef sharks along the ledge and schools of goatfish and snappers around the mast. Currents can be strong.
Open Water minimum; currents make it better for experienced divers
- Best season
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- Last reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026 by editorial
Hazards
- medium · Strong currents
Marine life
Typical: whitetip reef shark, blue-spotted stingray, dogtooth tuna, guitar shark, goatfish, blue-striped snapper
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Is Cable Wreck suitable for beginners?
intermediate — Open Water minimum; currents make it better for experienced divers
Sources
- Dive and snorkel in Jeddah · List Magazine
Supports: depth, current, level, history, marineLife
- Exploring West Asia – The Unchartered Dive into Saudi Arabia · UW360
Supports: depth, history, marineLife
- Top Seven Dives: Diving Around the Coast of Saudi Arabia · TDI/SDI (diver training agency)
Supports: depth, level
- Best shipwreck dives in the Red Sea · List Magazine
Supports: depth, current, history, marineLife
Where sources disagree
Depth 24 m agreed by List Magazine, UW360 and TDI/SDI. Level: TDI/SDI says all levels on calm days but advanced on rough days; List Magazine stresses strong currents; kept intermediate. Current strength only from List Magazine. Exact position unsourced (Jeddah centroid); List Magazine places it SW of Jeddah near Abu Tair.
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