HMS Hellespont Wreck
HMS Hellespont was sunk in the Grand Harbour of Valletta during air raid on 6/7th April 1942. After the war, as the harbour was being cleared, the wreck was lifted and scuttled off Rinella, about 1.5 km outside Grand Harbour entrance, where she now lies.
Marine life on the HMS Hellespont wreck includes Moray eel, Goby, Mackerels, Amberjack, Sea Bream, and Nudibranchs.
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Total number of species: 200
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Barracuda
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Total number of species: 300
Octopus
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Total number of species: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 80
Stingrays
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Jackfish
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Total number of species: 120
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Total number of species: 3000