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Port Sudan liveaboard access, nearby wreck placement, and mixed fish/coral observations.
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SS Umbria
Port Sudan’s iconic wartime wreck on a slanted hull
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Boat-based Port Sudan wreck dive with sheltered access, deep profile, and overhead sections for experienced wreck divers.
About SS Umbria
SS Umbria is Sudan’s iconic wartime wreck, a huge cargo ship resting on its port side off Port Sudan. Divers come for the dramatic slant of the hull, the exposed cargo, and the chance to work through a long wreck that rewards multiple passes. It is a liveaboard-style boat dive for experienced divers who want a deep, history-rich site with calm-water access but serious overhead-risk planning. Fish life builds around the structure, so the dive feels part wreck and part Red Sea reef.
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Research Estimate At SS Umbria
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is SS Umbria?
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SS Umbria Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 38m
Depth Note
The shallowest sections can break the surface at low tide, while the main wreck body runs down to roughly 36-38 m on its port side.
Best Season
March to May and September to November
Typical Conditions
Sheltered wreck water under Wingate Reef, a slanted hull, and steady fish activity around the structure.
Safety & Access At SS Umbria
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Buoyancy matters inside the wreck because silt can quickly erase visibility. Treat the cargo areas as overhead environment with careful line and exit planning.
Access Restrictions
Reached by boat from Port Sudan, usually as part of a liveaboard or charter; wreck penetration should be limited to qualified wreck divers.
Legal Notes
The cargo is historically dangerous even without detonators. Do not handle ordnance or other wreck contents.
Local Intel For SS Umbria
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An advanced wreck dive with a long, slanted layout and optional interior exploration for qualified wreck divers.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the wreck is better treated as a scuba site even though the upper structure can sit shallow at low tide.
Snorkeling
Only the shallowest exposed sections are visible from the surface, so snorkeling is limited and secondary to scuba.
Wildlife at SS Umbria
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Recent Logged Visits At SS Umbria
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Dive Spot Log Averages At SS Umbria
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
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