Wreck · 65–70m / 213-230ft

Fairey Swordfish

One of the dive sites we run here in Malta — here's the story behind it, the depth and access, and what it takes to dive it properly.

TypeFairey Swordfish (Fleet Air Arm torpedo bomber)
SankSecond World War
HowLost in action
Depthdeep
Discovered byUniversity of Malta / Heritage Malta UCHU — Prof. Timmy Gambin
StatusProtected · permit required

The Site

The Fairey Swordfish — the famous 'Stringbag' biplane torpedo bomber — flew from Malta during the war, and a wreck of one makes a rare and special technical dive. Delicate and unmistakable on the seabed, it's the kind of aircraft wreck that aviation and history enthusiasts travel for. A deep dive for trained technical divers.

Train for This Dive

The diving here suits divers at Trimix 75 level. If you’re not there yet, these are the courses that get you there:

Already certified and just want to dive it? Come and explore it with me on open circuit or CCR — one relaxed dive a day, no rushing, as long in the water as you like.

Want to dive Fairey Swordfish? Tell me your certification level and your dates, and I'll plan it with you. No pressure, no hard sell — just a good dive.