Maldives — North Malé Atoll · boat
Maldive Victory
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Maldives — North Malé Atoll
4.18000°N, 73.53000°E
A 100 m cargo ship that sank in 1981 near Malé, now the Maldives' best-known wreck dive, upright on sand at about 35 m.
- Depth
- 12–35 m
- Vis
- 15–25 m
- Current
- variable
- Health
- Unscored
Typical 25 m
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- Geo (surface approx.)
- 4.18000°N, 73.53000°E
- Entry / access
- boat
- Difficulty
- advanced
Approximate position from published sources.
Divers descend a line to the deck at about 12 m, then tour the bow, outer hull, stern and wheelhouse, typically working around 25 m. The superstructure is crusted in coral and home to big groupers, batfish and puffers. Current can sweep across the top, so ascents are made on the line.
Advanced Open Water with wreck experience
- Best season
- Dec–Apr for calmest conditions
- Last reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026 by editorial
Hazards
- medium · Current can run over the wreck; keep extra air for the line ascent
- medium · Depth to 35 m
- low · Access may be restricted by nearby construction — check locally
Marine life
Typical: grouper, batfish, fusilier schools, lionfish, puffer, sea turtle, nudibranchs, pipefish
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Questions people search
How deep is Maldive Victory?
12–35 m (typical 25 m).
Is Maldive Victory suitable for beginners?
advanced — Advanced Open Water with wreck experience
Sources
- North Male Atoll Diving, Central Atolls - Maldives · Dive The World
Supports: depth, current, marineLife
- 25 Best Dive Sites in Maldives 2026 · aMaldives
Supports: depth, current, level, bestSeason
- Best Wreck Dives in Maldives · Girls That Scuba
Supports: notes
Where sources disagree
Girls That Scuba reports the wreck as temporarily out of bounds due to a nearby bridge construction site; status not confirmed by other sources.
Related sites
Other advanced plates in Maldives — North Malé Atoll.
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