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Boat-only technical trimix dive with a special permit requirement.
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HMS Russell
Protected WWI battleship wreck for experienced technical divers.
Local operator required
Authorised operators are required for permits, boat logistics, and deep technical support.
Boat-only deep wreck outside Valletta with authorised access and a serious technical profile.
About HMS Russell
HMS Russell is a protected WWI battleship wreck outside Valletta for experienced technical divers. It is a boat-only, permit-controlled site with a war-grave setting, an inverted hull on sand, and a deep profile that rewards disciplined planning.
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Research Estimate At HMS Russell
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessDifficult access
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is HMS Russell?
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Community sourced coordinates.
HMS Russell Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
110m - 115m
Depth Note
Heritage Malta lists a 110m maximum; independent technical guides place the wreck roughly 110 to 115m deep.
Best Season
Late spring to autumn, when sea state is usually more settled.
Typical Conditions
Open sea with a blue-water drop, surface chop possible, and a careful shot-line descent and ascent.
Safety & Access At HMS Russell
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted accessSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Extreme depth, long decompression, open-sea exposure, and possible entanglement or ordnance make this a serious technical dive with no casual penetration.
Access Restrictions
Special permit required; access through registered dive centres or clubs only.
Legal Notes
Protected heritage wreck, war grave, and unexploded ordnance site managed by Heritage Malta; diving must follow permit conditions.
Local Intel For HMS Russell
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced trimix or equivalent CCR only. Use a shot line, plan a short bottom phase, and expect extended decompression and bailout discipline.
Freediving
Not suitable.
Snorkeling
Not suitable.
Wildlife at HMS Russell
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At HMS Russell
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At HMS Russell
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
