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MV Rozi & P29
The Rozi was a 40-metre harbour tug deliberately sunk in 1991. Apart from the engines and propeller - which were removed prior to sinking - the Rozi is completely intact and sits upright on the seabed with all other fittings still in place. The bows are quite dramatic with large lorry tyres - once used as fenders - still in place. Beyond a short area of forward deck space you will then discover the wheelhouse. Here the doors have been removed so that it can be easily and safely entered. Below the wheelhouse and funnel are various doorways which once gave the crew access to the inside of the vessel. Further to the stern there is a large open deck space .
The P29, a former Minesweeper and Patrol Boat, sunk in August 2007 just off of Cirkewwa. She can just be dived from the shore, but it is a fair swim. She was built as a Minesweeper for the German Navy. She then served with the Armed Forces of Malta for over 12 years. She sits perfectly upright at a maximum depth of 36m on an otherwise barren sandy seabed and in clear, blue water. At 52m long and 7m wide, it's the perfect size to explore on a single dive.The first thing you see as you descend is the mast. You'll hit the top of it at around 14m, before reaching the bridge another 5m below. With visibility of 25-30m, you can see the whole ship at the halfway point. Evidence of P29's German heritage is there, with the former identification number A125 still painted on the side, and labels on control panels written in German. There are easy swim-throughs and it's safe to penetrate into the hold and engine-room because there is no silt to kick up, no dark corners, and entries/exits are obvious.
Many fixtures and fittings remain, so you can wile away your air spotting toilet bowls, the ship's tannoy and the like.
Many fixtures and fittings remain, so you can wile away your air spotting toilet bowls, the ship's tannoy and the like.