P31 Patrol Boat Wreck – Comino
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🌊 P31 Patrol Boat Wreck – Comino:
📄 Description
The P31 is a former German Navy patrol boat later used by the Armed Forces of Malta. It was intentionally scuttled in 2009 to create a safe, accessible dive site. Resting on a sandy seabed near Comino, the wreck is ideal for divers of all levels — including beginners and those taking wreck or advanced courses. Its intact structure is easy and safe to explore, surrounded by rich marine life.
🧭 Type of dive
Wreck dive on sand – boat entry
🤿 Required diver level
Beginner / Open Water – also suitable for advanced training
📏 Depth
From 12 m to 20 m (the wreck lies at around 18–20 m)
⚠️ Difficulty
Low – excellent visibility, moderate depth, rare currents
🐟 Marine life
Schools of damselfish, seabream, salema, scorpionfish, nudibranchs, octopus, and moray eels. The wreck provides a great refuge for observing marine life up close.
🌊 Conditions & safety
Clear waters with excellent visibility. Boat access only. The wreck is safe for both external and internal exploration (some passageways are wide and beginner-friendly). During summer, tourist boats may be present – SMB highly recommended.
📆 Seasonality
All year round – ideal conditions from May to October
📚 Curiosities & history
P31 was originally part of the German Kondor I class fleet before being transferred to Malta for coastal patrol duties. Its controlled sinking transformed it into one of the most popular and beginner-friendly wreck dives in the Maltese Islands.
