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Carnatic Wreck
Carnatic Wreck is an iconic Abu Nuhas wreck-and-reef dive.
Boat-only Abu Nuhas wreck dive with moderate current, excellent visibility and a tidy advanced-diver profile.
About Carnatic Wreck
Carnatic Wreck is an iconic Abu Nuhas Red Sea wreck dive, a 19th-century cargo-and-passenger ship now draped in coral. The wreck lies on its port side, with exposed ribs, open sections and a clear reef-and-wreck feel that rewards a tidy route. It is a boat-only, advanced dive with moderate current and very good visibility, so it suits divers who are comfortable managing depth and ascent control. Stingrays, morays, lionfish, snapper and other reef fish make the site feel busy around the hull.
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Research Estimate At Carnatic Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Carnatic Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Carnatic Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 27m
Depth Note
Guide sources put the wreck between 22m and 27m, with the visible structure generally around the mid-20m range.
Best Season
Year-round, with spring and autumn usually the most comfortable shoulder-season windows.
Typical Conditions
Open-water wreck dive with moderate current, excellent visibility and an advanced profile; the site is more about current management than surge.
Safety & Access At Carnatic Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficEntanglement riskOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep a compact profile around the ribs and internal openings, and do not linger in the more enclosed sections unless you are trained for overheads. Expect other boats on the site and keep ascents controlled.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Abu Nuhas day boats or liveaboards; there is no shore entry.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as a historic reef site. Do not remove bottles or fittings and follow normal Red Sea reef etiquette.
Local Intel For Carnatic Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat drop on Abu Nuhas, then work the port-side ribs, openings and coral-encrusted structure in a compact profile.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the wreck sits too deep for useful breath-hold exploration.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel target; the interesting structure is below the surface on an advanced wreck profile.
Wildlife at Carnatic Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Carnatic Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Carnatic Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
