HMS Stubborn

Diving into history, the HMS Stubborn is a British S-class submarine from World War II that lies at about 56 m depth, roughly 3 km northeast of Qawra Point. Intentionally scuttled in 1946 for sonar target practice, the 66 m long sub now rests upright on a sandy bottom. This is a technical dive (mixed-gas territory) due to the depth – the conning tower is around 50 m – but it is one of the most rewarding for tech divers in Malta. The submarine is largely intact, essentially a time capsule on the seafloor. Divers with the training to visit Stubborn will find a haunting, fascinating site; conger eels and spider crabs often lurk around the hull, and encrusting organisms cover the metal. Seeing the silhouette of a WWII submarine materialize out of the deep blue is an awe-inspiring experience.

WHO CAN DIVE HERE?

Tech divers.