The Zenobia, 30 years on

30 years ago the Zenobia, a roll-on roll-off ferry, sank in Larnaca harbour; today she is considered to be one of the greatest wreck dive sites in the world.

LucyInnovation has written a super piece on what it is like to dive in and around her. Enjoy!

Zenobia was a 3rd century Syrian queen of the Palmyrene Empire, who led a famous revolt against the Roman Empire. The Zenobia is also one of the top ten wreck dives in the world. Last week I was lucky enough to spend some time getting the know the Zenobia. The Zen, as she fondly referred to is a 178 metre roll on roll off ferry which sank just outside Larnaka harbour in Cyprus in June 1980 on a voyage from Sweden to Syria. There are lots of stori … Read More

via Lucyinnovation’s Blog

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