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Bristol Beaufighter
WWII plane wreck off Malta with a sandy bottom and morays.
Boat-access WWII aircraft wreck in Malta, lying upside down on sand.
About Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter is a WWII aircraft wreck in Malta that lies upside down on sand and rewards experienced divers with a classic war-wreck profile. The airframe, buried sections, and fish life make it a compact but serious wreck dive.
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Research Estimate At Bristol Beaufighter
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Where Is Bristol Beaufighter?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Bristol Beaufighter Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
The wreck lies on the seabed at about 35 m.
Typical Conditions
Expect a sandy-bottom wreck with the airframe upside down and marine life around the structure.
Safety & Access At Bristol Beaufighter
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Depth is the main issue here, so plan conservatively for gas, bottom time, and ascent.
Access Restrictions
Best suited to advanced divers because the wreck sits deep and is treated as a full wreck dive.
Local Intel For Bristol Beaufighter
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Freediving
This is not a casual freedive target; the wreck is best approached as a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the right fit here because the wreck is deep offshore.
Wildlife at Bristol Beaufighter
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bristol Beaufighter
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bristol Beaufighter
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
