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INTRODUCTION
In 2006 Peter Collings was commissioned to produce a series of promotional guide initially to promote tourism for ESTA, the Egyptian State tourist Authority at the behest of the Governor General Mr Mustafa Affifi.
Kicking off with “The Tile Wreck ,her true story” debunking the myth of the Christoula K,9 Egypt themed titled quickly followed as did the accolades.
Since then it has expanded into a world wide project spanning 25 titles attracting 4 international awards.
ALL research has been carried out and verified by a team of professional researchers historians and first hand accounts, and has not relied on hitherto unconfirmed publications and magazine articles.
The books are offered free to download in75dpi read only format, being funded by advertising sponsorship.( eg Otter drysuits, Kubi, Miflex, Sea & Sea, AP Valves, Apex, Dive logs), and with only one sponsor per theme, assures both unique promotion of products without over powering the guide.
They are hosted on relevant websites as “lead capture”, and passed on to relevant enquires via a drop box link. The latter offers a wealth of information at the touch of a click, especially when wreck details are required.
Below is a summary of the 25 TITLES and the topics/subjects;
SHIPWRECKS OF TRUK LAGOON
186 PAGES, COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY & DIVING INFORMATION
3D WRECK IMAGES, INCLUDES FUJIKAWA ,SAN FRANSISCO, NIPPO, RIO DE JANERO ETC
PC-*Since its publication footfall at BDLC has increased 30%.The unique 3 d scans of the wrecks make it our most popular download.
TRUK 2026
DIVE EGYPTS SHIPWRECKS
VOL 1-3 THE RED SEA
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO EGYPTS RED SEA WRECKS FROM THE SUDAN BORDER TO SUEZ CANAL.FEATURES; S.S. LEVANZIO, VSG GLORY, RSS CORMORANT, S.S CHRISTOBAL, MV MILLION HOPE, S.S. SCALARIA, S.S TURKIA, EL DOMIAT, S.S. ZIETIEH, S.S. DUNRAVEN, MV LARA, S.S. THISTLEGORM, MV GIANNIS D, MV MARCUS, S.S ROSALIE MOLLER, S.S. ULYSSES ETC.UNIQUE FIRST HAND REPORTS OF SINKINGS & DISCOVERIES
PC-Over 420 pages in three volumes, endorsed by ESTA, RSWA, HEPTCA & RSA. Volume 2 covers all the “tourist” wrecks and many more all with the correct identification and spellings while 1&3 cover the north and south of the Egyptian waters. Right up to date, with amendments due to border changes. The only official go to for Egyptian wreck information
SUDAN TO HURGHADA VOL1 INCLUDING 4 NEW WRECKS
GOBAL. SINAI, TIRAN VOL 2
THE GULF OF SUEZ VOL 3
“75 YEARS UNDERWATER
THE STORY OF THE THISTLEGORM”
THE FULL FACTS, UNIQUE DOCUMENTATION, MYTHS DEBUNKED,RECOMENDED TOURS,3 D IMAGES,185 PAGES A4
PC-Contains information and images available no where else(unless plagiarised) from the authors extensive research and document retrieval. A book 20 years in the making, when vital documentation was loated by the author. Reveals the correct anatomy of this vessel and its cargo, and dismisses many untruths. TOP 3 download.
THISTLEGORM fb
THE ROSLIE MOLLER AN IN DEPTH GUIDE
COMPLETE DETAIL OF THIS ICONIC WRECK by those who found her. 80 PAGES FULL COLOUR A4
UNIQUE 3 D IMAGES. Detailed tours
PC-A comprehensive guide to diving this wreck, from its discovery to up to date damage. A must read for those who dive her
ROSALIE MOLLER https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5ywij33lp1zc8bocoqbax/2026RMOLLER.pdf?rlkey=guhs39dtmdgtatqeavm9et91c&dl=0
“THE RUSSIAN WRECK”
A COLD WAR MYSTERY
THE TRUTH BEHIND THIS “FISHING TRAWLER”/”CARGO SHIP”
A4 PAGES FULL COLOUR,3D SCAN IMAGES.
PC-A highly detailed report by leading experts in communications, Cold war subterfuge and war fare proving beyond a doubt her purpose and her demise.
A must dive wreck and a great read. A tribute to the tenacity of RSWA members worldwide.
RUSSAIN wreck
“BENT PROPS AND BROKEN TAILS”
A COLLECTION OF AIRCRAFT WRECKS AROUND THE WORLD.110 PAGES.A4 FULL COLOUR
PC-A small selection of aircraft lying on the ocean floor. A quick world wide tour. INCLUDES OUR LATEST FIND ON THE SUDAN BORDER
BENT PROPS
“SHIPWRECKS OF MALTA & GOZO”
TOTALLY UNAUTHORISED GUIDE TO THIS POPULAR DESTINATION. includes;TOU LUN ER HAO ,UM EL FOUD, HEPHAESTUS, JU88, HMS STUBBORN, HELLESPONT, POLYNESIAN
160 PAGES A4 COLOUR.
PC-Despite the fact that all of the wrecks above 40 mtrs “were deliberately sunk for divers” those who venture deeper will find Malta’s true wreck treasures, Several appendixes enhance this historically rich book. Shame there are So many M.U.P.P.E.T. factories
9 MALTA
“SHIPWRECKS OF DE PEARL BAY”
(CORON BAY, BUSHUANGA)
THE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE GUIDE TO THESE AMAZING SHIPWRECKS.3 D IMAGES, wrecks include :
IJN AKITSUSUMI, EKKAI MARU, KOGYO MARU, IJN IRAKO, OLYMPIA MARU, TIRUKAZE, LUSON GUNBOAT, NANSIN MARU #27, LCT6 LANDING CRAFT, KYOKUZAN MARU
PC-Labelled “the poor mans Truk” we have reidentified the wrecks from a bodged attempt by armatures, features superb never before seen 3 d scans of the wrecks enhanced by a plethora of images and stunning marine life 106 pages. AWARD WINNING PUBLICATION DE PEARL BAY
SHIPWRECKS OF THE ABC ISLANDS
EXPLORES THE WRECKS OF GRANADA, ARUBA BONAIRE & CURAQU
INCLUDES THE BIANCA C & S.S. ANTILLA
ABC
SHIPWRECKS OF ABU NU HAS
Features GIANNIS D , CARNATIC, KIMON M, MARCUS, CHRISTOULA K
PC-Personal accounts of the authors early(1979 &1983) visits to this iconic wreck location, and source of much dispute generated by armchair detectives copying each others mistakes. The TRUE facts and details from Ist hand accounts from the author WITH IMAGES OF SEVERAL SINKINGS! Personal trip down memory lane
21ABU NUHAS
WRECKS OF SUBIC BAY
An unusual collection of shipwrecks aircraft and military hardware from this quite overlooked area of the PHILIPINES
PC-We have recently updated this title with 3 d scan of most of the wrecks to enhance this great collection of unusual shipwrecks and aircraft.
22 SUBIC
EL DOMIAT
DETAILS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING FINDS IN THE RED SEA
“BRITISH CRUISER SINKS BRITISH CORVETTE”
THE DEMISE OF THE NITH
PC- It took less than 10 minutes to find and a lifetime to explore. A WORLD WAR 2 RIVER CLASS CORVETTE, still boasting her hedgehogs and guns. A must do wreck virtually intact despite a report from the Captain a of the cruiser who sank her. Arguably my greatest find. Hopefully her depth and location will keep her preserved
EL DOMIAT
FLORIDA WRECK TRAIL
TOURIST WRECK DIVING AMERICAN STYLE
THUNDERBOLT, MV ADOPHUS BUSCH, USS GENERAL HOYT S VANDERBURGH, CAYNMAN SALAVAGE MASTER . CITY OF WASHINGTON, USS SPIEGEL GROVE,. BENWOOD, USCGC BIBB, USCGC DUANE,MV ARRON K (EAGLE WRECK)
PC-90% are “sunk as a tourist attraction.” That aside there are some interesting wrecks listed within.
FLORIDA
SHIPWRECKS OF LEROS
THE MALTA OF THE AEGEAN, LEROS IS PACKED WITH WW2 HISTORY INCLUDING AIRCRAFT, LANDING CRAFT & WRECKS
PC- Sadly much of the material earmarked for this project had been removed-salvaged! Quality not quantity but a rich historical backdrop
LEROS
SHIPWRECKS OF THE MALDIVES
An overlooked wreck destination .Features MALDIVE VICTORY,SKIPJACK, ARACAN,KUDI MAA,AL KARIM
PC-Covering a vast area and plagued with” deliberately sunk trawler for divers” syndrome, our only expedition discovered several and re-identified others. A SECOND EDITION is in the pipeline
13 MALDIVES
DIVE EGYPTS WRECKS VOL 4&5 MED COAST
A COAST OF DISCOVERY-A PLETHERA OF UNDIVED WRECKS RIGHT TO THE LYBIAN BORDER, Includes RMS ARAGON, HMS MEDWAY, EMPIRE PATROL, HMS ATTACK + Many more
PC –A portal to a vast collection of undiscovered and undived wrecks, theses volumes are in their early stages of development and subject of future RSWA expeditions
DIVE EGPYT MED1
DIVE EGYPT MED 2
MISTAKEN IDENTIES
HIGHLIGHTS THE PITFALLS OF ASSUMPTION, MARITIME FRAUD AND RED HERRINGS IN WRECK IDENTIFICATION
EGYPT, SUDAN, MALTA, MALDIVES, CORON,SUBIC
PC-A look at many of the popular “I’ll copy this mistake without checking” or indeed deliberate attempts to deceive
And assumptions which have lead to many misnamed wrecks. Does not include TITANIC/OLYMPIC- yet!
MIST iD
DIVE PALAU
OVERLOOKED A S A WRECK DESTINATION. THESE BEATUFULL ISLANDS HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF WRECKS- AND GREAT WILDLIFE
WRECKS INCLUDE; I.J.N. IRO, CHUKO MARU, TESHIO MARU, AMATSU MARU,RYUKO MARU,HELMET WRECK
PC- Since its release dive centres have quadrupled, but still these wrecks remain overlooked. We plan to return a 3d scan these beautiful shipwrecks.
PALAU
PACIFIC WRECKS
FEATURES TRUK, CORON, GUAM, BIKINI, PALAU ETC
PC- a round up of the caches of wrecks around Pacific basin, containing the worlds greatest shipwrecks
PACIFIC
THE TILE WRECK- HER TRUE STORY
IF YOU THINK YOU’VE DIVED THE CHRISTOULA K THINK AGAIN! THE FACTS UNVIELED
PC-The title which kicked off the series and published in response to the plethera of in- accurate reports/articles on the tile wreck and a direct challenge to those who said I was wrong! Its success prompted a further 11 Egypt based tiles to promote tourism, and 13 world wide themes.
TILE WRECK
EGYPTS TOP TWENTY SHIPWRECKS
RSWA MEMBERS SELECT THE BEST 20 WRECKS IN EGYPTS RED SEA
INCLUDES; THISTELGORM, NUMIDIA, CHRISTOBAL, MILLION HOPE, LEVANZIO, ULYSSES
PC -RSWA members voted their favourites adding or subtracting points for over crowding, historical value etc.
THEY NEVER CAME BACK
“WE BUILT THEM STRONG, WE BUILT TO LAST”
A SELECTION OF NORTH EAST BUILT SHIPS, ALL DESTINTED TO BECOME WRECKS IN THE RED SEA.
PC-Inspired by Jimmy Nails song BIG RIVER this is a nostalgic look at north east shipbuilding, and a catalogue of wrecks found in the Egyptian Red
NEW RELEASES 2022 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE RED SEA WRECK ACADEMY-
FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND READ- printable versions available from KUBI and MIFLEX for a small fee
Our shipwrecks are IN the Red Sea not FROM it!
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EGYPTS RED SEA – AND BEYOND INTO THE GULFS- AND BEYOND INTO THE MED.
FIVE VOLUMES OF WRECKS FROM THE SUDAN BORDER TO SOLLUM.THIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL AND ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF THE WRECKS IN EGYPTS WATERS-THE 4 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
THE TILE WRECK. It kicked the whole series off- published to challenge all those “experts” who wouldn’t listen to the truth. A highly detailed account of the MV MARCUS others call the Chrisoula or Christoula or Seastar..silencing the bantinites vol 1.Editors should check this out before publishing recycled fiction!!!!!
EL DOMIAT Along with the Rosalie Moller and the Cristobal, ranks as one of the most exciting finds since 1996- One of only a handful of warships in these waters. “British Corvette sunk by British Cruiser”
THEY NEVER CAME BACK. Inspired by JIMMY NAILS ” BIG RIVER” Gordy built ships reborn in the RED SEA
IN DEPTH -THE ROSLIE MOLLER. Arguably one of the best wrecks in the Red Sea, a detailed account of how she was discovered and how to dive her.
EGYPTS TOP20 SHIPWRECKS. For many years the NUMIDIA held the number one spot. NOT ANYMORE… our panel dived all the new wrecks and we have a new number one….
SHIPWRECKS OF ABU NUHAS. Spotlight on the famous five, arguably the most dived reef in the world….. contains unique archives from the dawn of diving in these waters
THE RUSSIAN WRECK Another controversial wreck right out of Dr No. One JB thinks its a trawler, another thinks its fishing boat, even a cargo ship. Decide for yourself .COLD WAR MYSTERY
SHIPWRECKS OF D’PEARL BAY. AWARD WINNING PUBLICATION 1.
A unique account of the wrecks of this quiet backwater in the Philippines. Includes at least 3 world class shipwrecks.
SHIPWRECKS OF THE MALDIVES. Not noted for its wrecks except for the fishing boats sunk for M.U.P.P.E.T.S. to collect badges, but there are a few gems and some unfound treasure
DIVE PALAU. Under rated shipwrecks akin to Truk plus a plethora of marine life and reefs
TRUK LAGOON a 150 page account of the worlds number 1 wreck location. The result of 17 visits.
Stunning photos! read, save up and join us -every FEBRUARY!
ITS TRUK LAGOON IN THE FEDERATED STATE OF CHUUK-NOT CHUUK LAGOON
PACIFIC SHIPWRECKS. Cover a vast assortment of locations centering on WW2
LEROS SHIPWRECKS. The “Malta” of the Aegean, but no crowds, only handful of wrecks but steeped in history, and not an amphora in sight.
SHIPWRECKS OF THE ABC & SPICE ISLANDS. Granada, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaquo
SHIPWRECKS OF SUBIC BAY. Despite the in consistant viz, the wrecks are historically fascinating and unique.
FLORIDA WRECK TRAIL. Despite being mainly sunk for tourists, a couple of worthwhile wrecks
BENT PROPS AND BROKEN TAILS. a cocktail of unfinished flights from around the world
MISTAKEN IDENTIIES. It’s so easy to jump to conclusions! we expose quite a few
MALTA SHIPWRECKS. Details of an overcrowded rock full of M.U.P.P.E.T factories and “deliberately sunk for tourists” wrecks- until you dive below 40 mtrs- check out the JU88 Bomber ,the Hellispont and the Polynesian.
ALL are free to download and read for FREE. Printable copies available from;
www.KUBIstore.com & www.Miflexhoseshop.co.uk
E book concept
The idea of the E-Book series came about after seeing so many incorrect publications quoting the wrong identity of the Tile Wreck at Abu Nuhas in the Egyptian Red Sea. Despite a plethora of undeniable facts presented by myself and members of the Red Sea Wreck Academy, self-proclaiming experts still, for reasons known only to them, continued to quote the Marcus as the Chrisoula K. It was archive photographs from Howard Rosenstein and the location of the ships bell, which added weight to Stephan Jablonski’s accounts of the sinkings’. This new material gave us enough to produce the first E-book in 2008.
Being free from restrictions it soon found its way around the world and was passed on from diver to diver. It had the desired effect. Now more and more reports carry the correct identity. Sadly some don’t!
It was also an opportunity to give something back to diving. Of course there was also controversy over the identity and purpose of the Russian Wreck at Zabagad, and this lead to the second title. “75 Years Underwater” is THE definitive guide to the worlds most dived wreck. “Suez Wrecks” highlights the achievements of our regular wreck hunting trips up into the Gulf and is now inclded in “ dive Egypt’s wrecks” in 5 volumes is the most comprehensive guide to these waters .Other area’s are also featured ;Subic Bay, Leros Truk Lagoon, Maldives Malta Coron and Palau.
14 years on, the project has proved its worth, despite being ignored by the diving press, and with its place on the issuu platform at KUBI/MIFLEX continues to provide true and accurate information on many of the worlds best wrecks.
So now we have a total of 25 titles available, and more on the way, yours to enjoy and pass on to anyone who may be interested. Don’t forget we run regular expeditions and safaris to all these featured wrecks.
Safe diving.
Peter Collings.
2024 DROPBOX DOWN LOAD LINKS
SERIES ONE; THE SHIPWRECKS OF EGYPT FROM SUDAN TO SOLLUM,RED SEA, STRAITS OF TIRAN, GULF OF SUEZ, MEDDITERANEAN; The most comprehensive account of Egypt’s shipwrecks ever published. IN 5 VOLUMES;
1 SOUTH
2 SINAI
3 SUEZ
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9j58w79f6eft976ij9enb/DIVE-SUEZ-24.pdf?rlkey=3he9l2tomvpgjllzadut8evja&dl=0 SUEZ
4 MED1
5 MED 2
SERIES 2
6 75 YEARS UNDERWATER The true story of the THISTLEGORM
7 TRUK LAGOON WRECKS
8 THE TILE WRECK- THE FACTS NOT THE FICTION
9 MALTA’S SHIPWRECKS THE MOST DEFINITIVE and INDEPENDENT GUIDE TO THE ISLANDS OF MALTA AND GOZO EVER WRITTEN
10 THEY NEVER CAME BACK.TYNE BUILT SHIPS destined to be re born in the RED SEA
SERIES 3
11 ROSALIE MOLLER AN INDEPTH GUIDE TO THIS ICONIC SHIPWRECK, by those who found her,
12 SHIPWRECKS OF DE PEARL BAY. Award winning publication
13 SHIPWRECKS OF THE MALDIVES. A detailed account of the little known wrecks of the Maldives
14 PALAU SHIPWRECKS ,Beautifully illustrated account of this superb location
15 PACIFIC SHIPWRECKS
SERIES 4
16 DOMIAT Perhaps the most exciting find since the Rosalie Moller
17 LEROS The Malta of the Aegean
18 RUSSAIN WRECK A trawler? A cargo ship? Or a spyship?
19 ABC SPICE ISLANDS
20 EGYPTS TOP 10 SHIPWRECKS as voted for by members of the RSWA
SERIES 5
21 ABU NUHAS .Spotlight on the “reef of the seven deaths”
22 SUBIC BAY.A plethora of unusual wrecks in this quite little corner of the Philipines
23 FLORIDA WRECK TRAIL, Shipwrecks of the Keys
24 BENT PROPS, BROKEN TAILS. Aircraft around the world, underwater.
25 MISTAKEN IDENTITIES. A look at the pitfalls of misidentification, red herrings and insurance fraud