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True Mediterranean Sea

A statue of Christ is located 10 metres below sea level in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta, commemorating fallen fishermen.

Infact verdict: True (92/100).

The claim that a statue of Christ is located 10 meters below the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Malta in memory of fallen fishermen is supported by multiple sources. The statue, known as Christ of the Abyss, was created by Guido Galletti and installed in 1954. It serves as an underwater memorial and is a popular site for divers. This information is corroborated by sources such as Wikipedia and Smithsonian Magazine, which are considered reliable. Therefore, the claim is factual.

July 09, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed

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True World
A statue of Christ is set at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Malta, 10 metres below sea level, in memory of fallen fishermen.
The claim is supported by reliable sources such as Wikipedia and Smithsonian Magazine, which confirm the existence of the Christ of the Abyss statue located 10 meters below the Mediterranean Sea off Malta, serving as a memorial for fallen fishermen.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 92
Evidence Summary 2 web sources confirm the statue's location and purpose.

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