One of the best wrecks in the world - 153m length, max depth 38m

In World War II the Red Sea was an important route linking Europe to British colonies such as India. On the day Italy declared war on Britain the Umbria was sunk just over 20 miles from Port Sudan. It was an Italian cargo ship headed for the Italian colony of Eritrea.

The bow of the Umbria
The 153m long wreck now lies on the sea bed, listing at a 60 degree angle; its precious cargo is still onboard - 360,000 aircraft bombs weighing 5,510 tonnes. The captain of the Umbria was so determined for the British Navy not to get their hands on this deadly cargo that he gave orders to sink the ship.

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