Inchcape

The Gray Swift 2 was built in the United States by Halter Marine and sent to Dubai in the early 1970s. She began her service at Ras al-Khaimah and was renamed Inch Cape 1 when she was transferred to Dubai in 1991. Inchcape Shipping Services used the vessel to transfer crew and supplies to and from ships, oil platforms, and rigs in Dubai and Fujairah. She was decommissioned in 2001 and then purposefully sunk by Inchcape Shipping Services at a depth of 30 meters to create an artificial reef.

Starting with the bow of the ship, which is covered in candy-colored pink and purple Dendronephthya soft corals, the wreck has been turned into a large mass of marine life. Inside the shipwreck, you'll find a variety of reef fish, including soldierfish, boxfish, pennant fish, red large eyes, and pufferfish. Jack or trevally comb the area in search of shoaling yellow snappers, while a school of cardinalfish seeks sanctuary in the remaining wheelhouse from barracuda and emperor fish. Opportunistic hunters like moray eels like to hide under the ship's tires, whereas rays prefer to stay hidden beneath the debris. Divers who enjoy underwater digital photography may enjoy seeing smaller species such as colorful nudibranchs and sea horses on the stern.

Discover how this remarkable ship has contributed to the UAE's underwater ecosystem. This wreck is a specialty activity available only to qualified certified divers looking for a challenging and rewarding diving adventure.