Wreck · 56m / 184ft

Liberator B-24

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.

TypeConsolidated B-24 Liberator (USAAF heavy bomber) · serial 42-40112
Sank6 May 1943
HowAnti-aircraft fire on a mission from Libya to Reggio Calabria
Depth~55m
DiscoveredSurveyed by the University of Malta / Heritage Malta
Discovered byUniversity of Malta / Heritage Malta UCHU — Prof. Timmy Gambin
StatusProtected · permit required

The Site

The B-24 Liberator is a four-engined American heavy bomber that came down in Maltese waters during the war — today a deep aircraft wreck for technical divers. Aircraft wrecks have a character all their own: the recognisable shape of wings and engines resting on the seabed, and the weight of the story behind them. A rewarding deep dive for those with the training for it.

Train for This Dive

The diving here suits divers at Trimix Diver 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 Liberator B-24? Tell me your certification level and your dates, and I'll plan it with you. No pressure, no hard sell — just a good dive.