13 Hauntingly Beautiful Shipwrecks You Can Still Explore Safely

11. Um El Faroud, Malta

This Libyan oil tanker was scuttled as an artificial reef in 1998 near Wied iż-Żurrieq after a fatal explosion during maintenance work three years prior. The massive vessel (110 metres long) sits upright on a sandy bottom at a maximum depth of 36 metres. A storm later broke the wreck in two, adding to the exploration possibilities. Its sheer size, swim-through potential, and developing marine life make it an impressive dive, serving as both a memorial and a thriving underwater habitat.