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Technical wreck depth, permit, season, current, and equipment context.
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B-24 Liberator Wreck
Permit-only technical bomber wreck off Malta.
Deep WWII bomber wreck on a flat Maltese seabed, reserved for permit-holding technical divers.
About B-24 Liberator Wreck
The B-24 Liberator Wreck is a WWII bomber on the seabed off Malta and is one of the island's signature technical wreck dives. It sits on a flat open seabed and is only open to permit-holding technical divers, with planning focused on gas, decompression, and precise boat logistics rather than reef navigation. It is a serious historical dive, not a recreational wreck site.
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Research Estimate At B-24 Liberator Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 27m
AccessDifficult access
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is B-24 Liberator Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
B-24 Liberator Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
55m - 60m
Depth Note
Wreck depth stated as 55 m (180 ft).
Best Season
July to September, with spring and autumn also workable.
Typical Conditions
Generally mild currents in southeast Malta, with a blue-water ascent and technical gas planning.
Safety & Access At B-24 Liberator Wreck
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Only technical divers with the required permit can access the site.
Access Restrictions
Technical divers only; a Heritage Malta permit is required in advance.
Legal Notes
The wreck is a designated war grave under Maltese law; no artefact disturbance or wreck penetration is allowed.
Local Intel For B-24 Liberator Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep technical dive to an aircraft wreck at 55 m.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Recent Logged Visits At B-24 Liberator Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At B-24 Liberator Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility27m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
