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ZENOBIA 1980

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The Zenobia wreck, often called the “Titanic of the Mediterranean,” is a renowned shipwreck located off the coast of Larnaca, Cyprus.

The ship, a Swedish-built roll-on/roll-off ferry, sank on June 7, 1980, during her maiden voyage due to a technical failure in the ballast system, which caused her to list and eventually capsize.

The Zenobia now rests at depths ranging from 16 to 42 meters, making it a popular diving site accessible to both recreational and advanced divers.

The wreck still contains much of its original cargo, including intact trucks, providing a unique underwater landscape teeming with marine life. This combination of historical intrigue, relatively shallow waters, and rich biodiversity makes the Zenobia wreck one of the most famous and sought-after dive sites in the world.

Source: Marine Buff

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