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Maldives Victory
Ranked as Awesome by independant reviews Ranked as Awesome by independant reviews Ranked as Awesome by independant reviews
Located in: Indian Ocean >> Maldives >> North Male Atoll  
The "Maldives Victory" is a 110-meter long cargo vessel that sank in February 1981. She ploughed full tilt into the reef ringing Male Airport more than 20 years ago. Her crew all survived the impact, and the wreck quickly became a new diving attraction. You can shelter from the current in the two open holds or stay outside and explore the bridge and accommodation.
12m / 39ft
35m / 115ft
Accidental sinking: 01-Feb-1981 Wreck penetration is possible. Technical or decompression diving. More info...
Last 10 Diver reviews for Maldives Victory:
Good dive, but there was such a current it actually ripped my buddies mask off and we really had to watch our air as it was quite a struggle to stay on the guide rope. A really good dive and came out exhilarated. Dived it with Dive Bandon, who are a good outfit!
Date posted: 27-Nov-2007 16:31 by: Genghis who thought that: Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
Ranked it as: Ranked as Awesome by GenghisRanked as Awesome by GenghisRanked as Awesome by Genghis
I dived this wreck in November2004 and on that occasion the current was running at about 4-5 knots so we had to jump into the water holding a rope and dragged to the guide line by the boat crew. We returned to the maldives the following November and turned down the chance to dive it again, but this time the water was flat calm. Oh well that's diving for you.
Date posted: 26-Oct-2006 16:50 by: Paul who thought that: Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
Ranked it as: Ranked as OK by PaulRanked as OK by Paul
We dived this only a few weeks ago. It was a superb dive and visibility was excellent. I would say this is only suitable for AOW divers, just becuase of the 30m depth of the bottom of the wreck. If you are in the Maldives, do this dive.
Date posted: 10-Jul-2006 19:18 by: Netta who thought that: Anyone can dive this wreck.
Ranked it as: Ranked as Awesome by NettaRanked as Awesome by NettaRanked as Awesome by Netta
The vis is great and there is loads to see in and around the wreck, it is easy to make penetration, but due to its depth and what can be a very strong current rappidly I would say only best dived by those with experiance. If you enter the front hold you should be able to see the letters still clearly visiable on the books and letters scattered about. All in all Nice wreck.
Date posted: 23-Jun-2006 15:38 by: Warren_OD who thought that: Only experienced wreck divers should attempt this.
Ranked it as: Ranked as OK by Warren_ODRanked as OK by Warren_OD
when there is no current, its a lovely 30m wreck dive as discribed above
Date posted: 14-Jun-2006 22:05 by: sue who thought that: Anyone can dive this wreck.
Ranked it as: Ranked as OK by sueRanked as OK by sue
A fantastic wreck sat almost bolt upright in cristal clear water. Although it is suitable for most it is quite deep (30m+ to the bottom of the first hold) and the current can be strong at times. The accomadation and bridge sections are very easy to penetrate and have some nice soft corals inside along with plenty of fish.
Date posted: 02-Apr-2006 20:25 by: Iain who thought that: Anyone can dive this wreck.
Ranked it as: Ranked as Awesome by IainRanked as Awesome by IainRanked as Awesome by Iain

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