Limassol & the Three Stars Wreck · Cyprus · Wreck
Three Stars wreck
A ship that burned and ran aground in 1972, resting partly submerged off Akrotiri
The Three Stars is a ship that caught fire on a voyage and ran aground off the Akrotiri peninsula in 1972. Her remains rest partly submerged at around 7 m, and the shallow depth, good visibility and safe entry make her one of the most accessible dives in the Limassol area, open to divers of all levels.
Also known as The Three Stars, Three Stars Shipwreck.
Where it is and how deep
34.5894° N, 32.9331° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The entry route to the wreck is a safe one, and the hull rests partly submerged in clear water at a depth of around 7 m, so the whole dive stays shallow. Colourful fish have made the structure their home, and sea plants now cover parts of the hull.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Three Stars
- Type
- Vessel
- Sunk
- 1972
- Cause
- Caught fire during a voyage and ran aground
- Lies
- Partly submerged at around 7 m off the Akrotiri peninsula
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Limassol & the Three Stars Wreck: Centres stay open all year and no month is singled out as a peak; the sea is coolest in February and warmest in July.
Dive videos
Three Stars Wreck diving in Akrotiri / Limassol / Cyprus · blablub654687 on YouTube
Sources
- Diving – Limassol Tourism — Limassol Tourism Development and Promotion Company
- Three Stars (OpenStreetMap) — OpenStreetMap contributors
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