Sha'ab Mahmoud, SS Dunraven
Location: South Sinai, Egypt
Dive Site Specs
- Max depth:
- 30m
- Difficulty:
- Advanced Open Water
- Entry type:
- Boat Dive
- Coordinates:
- 27.702430, 34.126100 (Directions on Google Maps)
- Rating:
- 4.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Tags:
- Wreck, Boat Dive
Overview
The SS Dunraven is a historic British sail-steamship that sank in 1876 at Sha'ab Mahmoud Reef. The wreck lies upside down at 15-30 meters. It is well-preserved with a coral-encrusted hull. Divers can penetrate the stern to see the engine and boilers. It hosts a variety of marine life including glassfish, lionfish, and crocodile fish.
Nearby Dive Sites
- Small Crack (4.2 km away)
- Ulysses (4.2 km away)
- Shark Yolanda, Ras Mohamad (13.2 km away)
- Ras Mohamad, Jackfish Alley (19.4 km away)
- SS Thistlegorm - Egypt (23.6 km away)
- Sha'ab Abu Nahas, Carnatic (24.0 km away)
Recent Dives
- Sha'ab Mahmoud, SS Dunraven (by loukiack · Dec 07, 2025 · Depth: 26.34m · Duration: 55 min)
- Sha'ab Mahmoud, SS Dunraven - 2025/04/21 (by fotis_karidas · Apr 21, 2025 · Depth: 29m · Duration: 63 min)
- Sha'ab Mahmoud, SS Dunraven - 2023/11/26 (by loukiack · Nov 26, 2023 · Depth: 29m · Duration: 60 min)