Sha’ab Ohroob / Wreck of Sabri Baba 1

A remote southern Red Sea reef at approximately 22.63°N, 36.56°E. The Sabri Baba 1 (IMO 8536524) is a Turkish fishing vessel (134 GT, built 1985) that sank September 17, 2019, approximately 14 nautical miles off the Egyptian Red Sea coast. As of the date of this record, this wreck is not yet documented as an established recreational dive site in any operator database — the sole available source is a single ScubaBoard post. Sha’ab Ohroob (the reef) is a separate and legitimate dive feature at this location.

Site Information

• Location: Southern Egyptian Red Sea (~22.63°N, 36.56°E); liveaboard territory
• Entry Type: Boat dive
• Site Type: Wreck dive
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Maximum Depth: 20 meters
• Typical Visibility: 20–35 meters
• Current: Variable; moderate is typical
• Best Time: October to May

Entry and Exit

Liveaboard access only. Egyptian permits required. Giant stride entry from the tender. SMB deployment mandatory before ascending.

Safety Considerations

Remote location — dive conservatively and within limits. SMB on all ascents. Current assessment before entry.

Note: The Sabri Baba wreck (sank 2019) is not yet documented as an established recreational dive site. Description based on regional diving characteristics for Sha’ab Ohroob reef. No site-specific sources confirmed for this combined listing as a recreational dive site. Last updated 2026-06-27.