AtlasThe BrothersEntry · numidia-wreck-big-brother

The Numidia Wreck.

The legendary deep cargo wreck of Big Brother

The Brothers8–80mAdvancedBoat entryViz 20–40 m
Depth
8–80m
Visibility
20–40 m
Current
Moderate to strong
Water temp
22–28°C
Best season
Year-round (best Mar–Nov)
Entry
Boat
About this site

The SS Numidia, a 137-metre British cargo steamer, sank in 1901 after striking the northern tip of Big Brother and now lies almost vertically along the steep reef wall, her bow at around 8 metres and her stern plunging beyond 80 metres. The hull is festooned with vivid soft corals and swarming with anthias, snappers and pelagics, making it one of the Red Sea's most atmospheric wreck dives. Strong current and great depth make this a serious dive reserved for experienced divers.

What you'll see
Steeply sloping cargo wreck draped in soft coral
Wheels and railway cargo visible in holds
Schooling pelagics and reef sharks
Lush coral growth on the hull
Location
Red Sea · Egypt
Location
26.3303° N · 35.0244° E

Marine life

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Hazards & safety

Things that have caught divers here before.

Strong currents
Great depth
Deep wreck penetration risk

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