The Ghost Fleet. How we found 4 wrecks in one dive ⚓

Is it possible to view four historic shipwrecks in one dive without surfacing? In technical diving, the word “impossible” usually just means that you need the right equipment and a precise plan.

Recently, with teammate Jack (@jacquesbernard_) we went to Malta's sister island of Gozo to realize an ambitious idea – “Wreck Safari”. Using JJ CCR (Closed Circuit Rebreather) technology and powerful DPV (underwater scooters), we turned a normal technical dive into an epic underwater raid through time. Watch the video- https://youtu.be/phQ2VBj9JOs

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The strategy is high efficiency and speed

Diving with an open-loop system on such a route would be a logistical nightmare. But with rebreathers and scooters, our radius expands exponentially. Our goal was clear: connect four points in one “line,” maximizing gas efficiency and battery capacity.

1. Stop: Fastus – Start of the expedition

Our first wreck tour started at Fastus. It served as the perfect starting point to check out the equipment and get into a rhythm. The blue Mediterranean water and excellent visibility made it immediately clear that this was going to be a special day.

2nd Stop: Kaminoland – Looking into the Depths

Next in line was Caminoland. Here we did not limit ourselves to just looking from the outside. We made a full penetration, exploring the internal structures of the ship. The silence of the rebreathers allows you to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the wreck, without hearing the noise of its bubbles – only the presence of metal and history.

3rd Stop: Karvella – A Photographer's Dream

No visit to Gozo is complete without Carvell This ship is famous for its iconic wooden staircase, which looks like it was created for surreal underwater photography. The scooters allowed us to glide elegantly through the decks, saving our energy for what came next.

4th Stop: Xlendi – The Fallen Giant

Finally, we reached Xlendi – a massive car ferry lying upside down. Its size is impressive, and navigating around its enormous hull requires attention. This was the furthest point on our route before we started thinking about the way home.

Return and decompression

Thanks to our gas reserves and time still being on our side, we decided to do a little “bonus lap.” We returned to Carvell again to capture the famous stairs one last time before heading to the reef to begin the ascent phase and decompression.

Diving with JJ CCR provides an immeasurable sense of security and time reserve, while DPV makes such “marathons” physically easy and exciting. It was a masterclass in planning and execution.

Technical data:

Equipment: JJ CCR Rebreathers

Driving force: DPV (Underwater Scooters)

Location: Malta / Gozo

Divers: Valters Preimanis & Jacques Bernard