Imperial Eagle, Christ statue & Lockheed P2V Neptune
Up to 6 divers | 5 hours | 2 dives | skipper and fuel incl.
August 6, 2024 10:00
€110.00 / per person
Description of a dive trip:
Tour type: group
Tour duration: 5 hours
Capacity: up to 6 scuba divers and 2 guests
Meeting point: Kalkara Marina
Tour type:
Group
Tour duration:
5 hours
Capacity:
up to 6 divers and 2 guests
Meeting point:
Kalkara Marina
Which dive site will we visit?
The MV Imperial Eagle wreck, situated off Qawra in north-eastern Malta, is a notable deep wreck dive site with a rich history and fascinating underwater features. Originally launched as the New Royal Lady in 1938, the Imperial Eagle served various roles, including being an excursion ship and a ferry between Malta and Gozo. During World War II, it was used for transport duties by the Royal Navy. In 1958, it was sold to Malta, renamed Imperial Eagle, and operated as a ferry carrying passengers and vehicles between Malta and Gozo.
A Lockheed P2V Neptune aircraft built in the USA as a maritime patrol aircraft and submarine hunter, known in the Royal Air Force as the Neptune MR.1, crashed during a landing at Luqa Airport on 13 January 1956. After salvaging usable parts, the aircraft was sold for filming and sunk in the late 1950s for underwater scenes in the film The Silent Enemy, released in 1958.
As the dives are done quite far from shore, there is a possibility that the diver will start surfacing before returning to the boat. For safety reasons, we insist that each diver has a personal safety buoy (SMB) and recommend a marine or pneumatic whistle.
About Buddy Boat:
Our boat is originally designed to be safe for active sports: Scuba diving and freediving but retaining the comfort of a private yacht: lounge area, kitchen, shower/toilet all on board.
We’ll be happy to see photographers, biologists, archeologists and marine researchers on board.
Book your adventure:
August 6, 2024 10:00
€110.00 / per person
€110.00
Book your dive trip:
August 6, 2024 10:00
€110.00 / per person
€110.00
F.A.Q.:
Since this event is primarily for certified divers, we will ask you to present your diving certificate. Levels from Advance Open Water Diver and above are accepted.
According to the rules in Malta, if your certificate is lower than Advance Open Water Diver, you must be accompanied by a diving instructor.
We only provide a boat; All necessary equipment is not included in the trip price. If you need assistance renting tanks, weights or other equipment, please let us know at least 24 hours before the trip.
According to safety rules, you can dive without a partner only if you have a Self-reliant Diver certificate or technical level certificates and appropriate equipment. Otherwise, you are required to have a buddy or you can join another diving group on boat.
There is a microwave, fridge, and coffee machine on board. You can order all the meals you need through the Bolt Food service, and our skipper will meet the courier before the start of the itinerary.
- skipper
- fuel
- water / coffee on board
The full deposit will be refunded if the charter cannot proceed due to weather conditions.
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