Messerschmitt ME – 109 aircraft

Wreckdiving in Hersonisos Crete.

German aircraft type Messerschmitt ME – 109 sunk in the sea of Hersonisos at 27 meters depth during World War II

The large propeller of the engine, lies on the bottom a few meters away from aircraft’s “body”.

Frequent presence of marine life around the wreck, such as large groupers and Moray eels, find shelter beneath the impressive opening of aircraft’s wings.

Depth: 27m

Minimum Level: Advanced Adventurer Equivalent (AOWD)

Dive type: Boat dive