Very little is known about the history of this tug boat. She has been connected with the Admiralty tug Tienstin (HMS Tien Hsing), however the tyres used as fenders date back to the 60’s which is some twenty years after the Tienstin sank.
The dive
I scanned the wreck on June 24th 2025.
Exploring the Wreck The Tien Hsing rightfully counts as one of the most famous wrecks in the south of the Red Sea. The former tugboat is now richly overgrown and provides an enchanting atmosphere, and because of its shallow depth and the rarity of the currents, the diving conditions are very easy and also allow for wonderful night dives.
The model
You can find the 3D files in my Download section
