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Messerschmitt Me 109 is a WWII aircraft wreck off Hersonissos, Crete.
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This World War II Messerschmitt aircraft wreck off Hersonissos, Crete, lies upside down on sand with the tail missing and the propeller separated from the main body. The wreck reads as a compact shape rather than a sprawling site, but it still asks for careful buoyancy, a short disciplined route and comfort with an advanced boat dive. Expect a calm-water plan, variable visibility, occasional current and a conservative pass around the wing and cockpit area, staying outside any enclosed sections unless you are trained for that style of diving.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
24m - 30m
Depth Note
Operators place the wreck around 24 to 27m, with the tail and a few parts extending a little deeper toward 30m.
Best Season
April to October, with spring and early autumn usually the calmer picks.
Typical Conditions
A compact boat dive on a sandy seabed with a broken aircraft profile, variable visibility and occasional current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay outside the cockpit unless you are trained for overhead work, keep the route compact, and plan a controlled ascent if visibility softens.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best for experienced divers on guided trips when sea conditions are good.
Legal Notes
Historic WWII wreck; leave the site undisturbed and do not remove artifacts.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A controlled exterior pass around the aircraft is the safest and most useful way to read the wreck, with the wing and cockpit area as the main focal points.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the site is a scuba wreck.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for a casual snorkel stop; the wreck sits well below snorkel range.
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Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Research Sources
News note for the aircraft overview and offshore location.
Directory listing for season, visibility and level.
Local wreck page for structure, tail depth and conditions.
Operator wreck page for depth, access and marine life.
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