The diving event to celebrate the golden jubilee of British Loyalty shipwreck will kickstart at 09:00 today, in Addu City.
A team of 75 divers will participate in this event, which commemorates 75 years since British Loyalty was torpedoed during the World War II. Minister of Tourism, Mr. Abdulla Mausoom will also take part in this event. Additionally, divers from Addu City and Fuvahmulah City are also expected to partake in the event.
A delegation from the Ministry of Tourism arrived in Addu City yesterday to participate in this event.
A special innauguration ceremony will be held at Maradhoo harbour today to commence the dive event. During this ceremony, all the participants will travel to the wreck in dhoanis, and all the 75 divers will dive to the wreck at the same time.
This event will be broadcasted live by PSM News and will also be livestreamed on AO News’ Facebook page.
The area where the British Loyalty was torpedoed is known for its beauty. While this spot is extremely popular with divers who visit Addu City, the area has now been protected.
The organizer of this event, Nalafehi Meedhoo has said that this event was first planned to be held with the participation of 75 British divers. However, due to the COVID-19 and lack of time, they had to settle for 75 Maldivian divers instead, said Nalafehi Meedhoo.
Today’s event which is held to kickoff the golden jubilee celebrations of the British Loyalty shipwreck is an initiative by Nalafehi Meedhoo, in collaboration with Addu City Council, dive centers, resorts, guesthouses, clubs, organizations and schools.
