The sinking of a C-130 ‘Hercules’ transport aircraft in a similar location in 2017 has already proven a success for dive tourism. ASEZA says that the underwater military museum will grow in the future ‘as new acquisitions are added’. The machines were sunk in a depth range of 15 to 28m, meaning that visitors will be able to enjoy the attraction by snorkelling and glass-bottom boat tours, as well as scuba diving. ‘This will reduce the pressure on the natural coral reefs by creating new artificial sites.’ ‘This location is relatively poor with marine organisms, and poor with coral reefs and these things attract divers,’ said Abdullah Abu-Awali, ASEZA’s Head of Beaches Administration. Armoured personnel carrier (Photo: Aqaba Tourism) Main battle tank (Photo: Aqaba Tourism) It is hoped that not only will the new attraction bring more divers to Aqaba, but will also help alleviate the burden of increased tourism on local coral reefs. The location of the museum was specifically chosen for its lack of coral and other marine life. All hazardous materials were removed to ‘comply with environmental best practices’. Russia just got a new tank, China is working on one that isnt. Related: Diving Aqaba’s New C130 Hercules aircraft WreckĪnti-aircraft cannon in the new underwater museum (Photo: Aqaba Tourism) Armoured car (Photo: Aqaba Tourism)Īccording to a press release from the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), who oversaw the project, ‘great attention’ was given to the environmental effects of sinking the equipment. For the next twenty years, perhaps nothing will happen due to the lack of military spending.Revillagigedo Archipelago & Guadalupe Island.
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