Description
Crete is an island south of Greece and belongs to the country greece.
Crete was one of the islands protected by the brittish during world war II and were also attacked by germans, why there are alot of wrecks close.
Information about the site
Minnewaska had been launched in 1908 and sailed the London to New York route until 1915 when she was requisitioned by the British Army with disastrous consequences. In 1916, she struck a mine in Souda Bay, Crete, in the Mediterranean sea. With 1,800 troops on board and badly damaged, she was beached and written off as a total loss.
Conditions around the site
fairly good conditions sometimes it can be windy and cause surges or waves on the surface.
No other strong currents close to the divesite.
Recommended diver experience level
Open water diverOpen water diver,Just started diving and has about 10 dives logged