The Abu Nahas, or Carnatic, is a British steamship that ran on the reef in 1869 and sank the next day, due to the weather. It was a passenger and mail ship, but because of its cargo also know as ‘Wine Wreck’. There are rumors that they also transported 40,000 sterling pounds of gold. The Carnatic is at 29meters deep, with its body completely covered with colorful corals. In the wreck you will find hundreds of glass fish and grouper. Also octopus, moray eels and jackets.

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Highlights

  • Wreck of significant historical interest as it is the most important steamer found in the Red Sea

  • Superb bunches of soft corals growing on the metal structures of the deck.

  • A gigantic umbrella-shaped Acropora is situated in the center section of the wreck

  • A huge Malabar grouper often rests under its branches