The Loullia shipwreck
Wide angle framing of a scenic seascape with clear blue waters transitioning to a lighter turquoise hue over a shallow coral reef.
In the distance, a dark, prominent shipwreck is visible above the waterline resting on the reef with her bows facing to the east.
The Loullia is a relatively recent shipwreck, and its remains can still be seen today, offering a glimpse into maritime history.
Gordon Reef is known and easily identified by the Loullia wreck of which ran aground on the northern end in September 1981.
A notable landmark located on the northern edge of Gordon Reef in the Straits of Tiran, a sanctuary for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Its seabed is scattered with hauntingly beautiful shipwrecks and a mesmerizing maze of coral gardens, punctuated by dramatic drop-offs and underwater plateaus.
There are four reefs there, each named after one of the British cartographers who first mapped them: Gordan, Thomas, Woodhouse and Jackson.
Diving in Gordon Reef is mostly in the southern part because here the drop-off edge is only between 25 and 30 meters and then later goes down to 50 meters. Due to the shallowness of the water, the luminosity is exceptional. A wide and rather shallow (10-24 meters) plateau that fans out in a south-westerly direction, makes this dive site safer. In the rest of the reef it's a steep descent from now on down to depths of 300 meters.
The site is known for its vibrant marine life and is a popular spot for both divers and snorkelers. The strong underwater currents, narrow passages and reefs in the area have made it the final resting place for many ships.
Each wreck tells a different story and give a glimpse into the past to those who explore them.
The Loullia shipwreck
Wide angle framing of a scenic seascape with clear blue waters transitioning to a lighter turquoise hue over a shallow coral reef.
In the distance, a dark, prominent shipwreck is visible above the waterline resting on the reef with her bows facing to the east.
The Loullia is a relatively recent shipwreck, and its remains can still be seen today, offering a glimpse into maritime history.
Gordon Reef is known and easily identified by the Loullia wreck of which ran aground on the northern end in September 1981.
A notable landmark located on the northern edge of Gordon Reef in the Straits of Tiran, a sanctuary for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. Its seabed is scattered with hauntingly beautiful shipwrecks and a mesmerizing maze of coral gardens, punctuated by dramatic drop-offs and underwater plateaus.
There are four reefs there, each named after one of the British cartographers who first mapped them: Gordan, Thomas, Woodhouse and Jackson.
Diving in Gordon Reef is mostly in the southern part because here the drop-off edge is only between 25 and 30 meters and then later goes down to 50 meters. Due to the shallowness of the water, the luminosity is exceptional. A wide and rather shallow (10-24 meters) plateau that fans out in a south-westerly direction, makes this dive site safer. In the rest of the reef it's a steep descent from now on down to depths of 300 meters.
The site is known for its vibrant marine life and is a popular spot for both divers and snorkelers. The strong underwater currents, narrow passages and reefs in the area have made it the final resting place for many ships.
Each wreck tells a different story and give a glimpse into the past to those who explore them.