HMS St. Angelo

Auxiliary British tug built by Scott Bowling and was used for harbour duties.  (K/as tal-Bandiera) this vessel served as harbour transport for Royal Navy Officers carrying personnel from Fort St Angelo to other destinations. During the war it served other purposes, for rescue and later on as a minesweeper.

Probable victims when this little ship sunk on Saturday 30/5/42

(Malta Port Division members only)

 

 

 

 

 

Wreck lies at a depth of 54 meters off Grand Harbour. Diving on this wreck is considered hazardous due to its close proximity of Grand Harbour entrance & ship traffic in and out of Valletta harbour. First discovered by a team of divers on 23 August 1998.