Salem Express
Safaga
Tragic pilgrim ferry wreck and maritime graveThe Salem Express was a 110 m passenger ferry that sank on Hyndman Reef in December 1991 with a heavy loss of pilgrim life, and now lies on her starboard side on sand between 12 and 30 m. The intact hull, lifeboats, paddle-wheel funnel and scattered belongings make it one of the Red Sea's most haunting and emotive dives. Out of respect for the many who died, it is treated as a maritime grave and internal penetration is forbidden.Read the full write-up →
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