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A wing of the Junkers JU88
The Bristol Beaufighter
Engine of the Supermarine Spitfire
wrecks , including the Supermarine Spitfire , the Fairey Swordfish , the Martin Maryland 167 , and the Junkers Ju88 .
While Malta offers a limited number of historical wrecks within recreational diving limits , there do exist a few such sites for divers who wish to visit an aircraft or ship dating from the Second World War . For instance , HMS Hellespont is a paddle steamer that sits upright at a maximum depth of 41 metres , while X127 is a supply vessel located in very shallow water . Meanwhile , SS Margit is a large steam passenger ship maxing out at 24m while the Bristol Beaufighter is a plane that lies upside down at a depth of 38 metres .
The Bleinheim Bomber and the Mosquito Fighter Bomber are two other airplane wrecks at a similar depth , but they are quite broken up , and are usually the preserve of completists . Despite not being quite as splendid as the deeper wrecks , the small number of WWII wrecks in recreational depths still possess historical significance ; for mainstream wreckies , they warrant at least a single visit .
Ventilation funnel on X127
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