Destroyer · Sunk 1942 · beginner · Valletta

HMS Maori

British Tribal-class destroyer commissioned in 1937. Sunk by German aircraft on 12 February 1942 in the Grand Harbour. Raised in 1945 and scuttled in its current position. At 2–14 m depth, one of Malta's most accessible wreck dives.

Wreck Details

Vessel type
Destroyer
Nationality
British
Year sunk
1942
Depth
2–14 m
Length
115 m
Difficulty
beginner— Suitable for Open Water certified divers
Island
Malta
Locality
Valletta
Coordinates
35.90266°N, 14.51560°E ↗
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Getting There

Straight-line distances from HMS Maori to key transport points in Malta:

Malta Airport (MLA)6.1 km
Valletta city centre430 m
Gozo ferry (Ċirkewwa)18.7 km

Straight-line distance — road/boat distance will be higher. View on OpenStreetMap ↗

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