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History of the Red Sea’s Thistlegorm Shipwreck
October 19, 2023

History of the Red Sea’s Thistlegorm Shipwreck

The SS Thistlegorm is often heralded as the most popular wreck in the world. Not surprising, given its well-preserved structure, wealth of WWII artifacts and the fact that it sits within recreational scuba diving limits. Learn how the ship — and its trove of trucks, tanks and trains — ended up on the bottom of the Red Sea for scuba divers to explore.

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Why I love the Red Sea Surprise
October 09, 2019

Why I love the Red Sea Surprise

The Red Sea Surprise is a completely natural (read no chumming) and unexpected sighting of something super cool, like a giant manta ray feeding in graceful arcs just below the surface as you are doing your safety stop.

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