P29 Patrol Boat

The P29 Patrol Boat is a scuttled wreck dive located at Cirkewwa marine park on the northern tip of Malta. A German-built Kondor class vessel, she served as a patrol boat with the Maritime Squadron of the Armed Forces of Malta before being intentionally scuttled in August 2007 to create an artificial reef for divers. Prior to sinking, the boat was made environmentally safe and prepared for diver access.

The wreck sits upright on a sand bed at 34 m, with the bow reaching a maximum depth of 37 m and the highest point rising to just 12 m. Sections of the interior have been left open to allow penetration, making the wreck suitable for exploration as well as external viewing. One of its most notable features is the original bow machine gun, which was left in place during the scuttling and is a popular subject for underwater photography.

Entry and exit are from shore at Cirkewwa. The site is classed as advanced level, requiring at minimum an Advanced certification, reflecting both the depth and the penetration opportunities the wreck offers.