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• Distance from the diving centre: 3,5 NM
• Max. depth: 37 meters
• Min. depth: 4 meters
• Length: 25 meters
• Width: 6 meters
This is a working ship for taking out sand from the bottom of the sea, which was sunk in the 60-ies of the last century. Because of the overloading and a bad weather, there was a broadside of the bow and a water penetration.
There is a plenty of fish and usually a very good visibility. From the permanent inhabitants, the most common are eels, scorpion fish, lobster, crab-fish and cat-sharks. A lot of “penatula” can be found around the wreck. The wreck is safe and appropriate for diving in all categories from AOWD and higher. Diving in a bad weather conditions is possible too because of its closeness to the coast.
• Distance from the diving centre: 2,5 NM
• Max. depth: 38 meters
• Min. depth: 35 meters
• Length: 26meters
• Width: 6 meters
It was sunk at the end of the 2nd World War near the bathing-place “Stoja”. It is supposed to be one of the seven german submarines, which they have sunk just before the end of war.
The submarine is not complete, only its stern has been found. The stern is opened and it can be seen, as well as two diesel engines. Diving is possible in a bad weather conditions, because of its closeness to the coast. Also, there are remains of the bomb-shell and openings for the air on the submarine.
There is often a lower visibility, because of the sand bottom and underwater streams.
Diving on the submarine is quite easy and simple, what enables diving for the less experienced divers with the escort of our leaders.
• Distance from the diving centre: 6,5 NM
• Max. depth: 42 meters
• Min. depth: 33 meters
• Length: 60 meters
• Width: 9 meters
This is an italian merchant steamship which was sunk on the 18th January in 1915. It was transporting cargo from Trieste to Tunis. The captain had decided to take a shelter in a port of Pula, because of the storm which was at that time on the north Adriatic. Driving towards the port the ship came over a mine, which has blown the bow and sank on the same place where it is situated now.
During the dive it is possible to enter the wreck, which is quite wide and safe in its whole length. Wreck “Varese” is demanded by divers, because of its beauty, safety and simplicity. It is suitable for all sorts of classical and technical diving, as well as for Nitrox or Trimix courses.
• Distance from the diving centre: 5 NM
• Max. depth: 45 meters
• Min. depth: 42 meters
• Length: 22 meters
• Width: 4,8 meters
This is an italian torpedo-boat, which was armed with two bow-torpedoes and garrisoned by fourteen members. It was built on the 29th of August in 1889 and sunk on the 23rd of August in 1914 at 02:30 coming across own mine. The ship was sunk around 03:00. Captain J. O. Krieg has succeeded to send a light signal for urgent help and put an emergency boat into the sea. Soon after, the emergency boat was destroyed, because of the strong north-east wind and high waves. So the crew had to fight with the sea and storm. Help from torpedo-boats number 20 and 30 had arrived at 08:45. They have saved the commandant and six crew-members, but eleven members got drowned.
The bow with one torpedo is preserved, but only the working shaft with the propeller has left from the stern. It is recommended only for experienced divers. Usually, there is a good visibility. Besides a plenty of fish and crab-fish, there are a lot of “penatula” too.
• Distance from the diving centre: 9 NM
• Max. depth: 44 meters
• Min. depth: 36 meters
• Length: 50 meters
• Width: 8 meters
This is a merchant steamship with no name. It is considered as one of the first ship which was sunk in this area at the beginning of the 1st World War. During its history, the ship has been changing the owners and flags, so we can’t establish its last name. It was built in English shipyard and equipped with J. Gilmore’s (english) engines, and that’s why it was given this name. The ship is completely preserved and the diving into the wreck is possible. Mainly, there is a good visibility and weak streams.
• Distance from the diving centre: 12 NM
• Max. depth: 43 meters
• Min. depth: 35 meters
• Length: 99 meters
• Width: 11,5 meters
This is an austrian-hungarian merchant ship, built in 1882, sunk on the 6th December in 1898, after a crash with italian ship Capraia on the way from Venice to New York.
The wreck is in two parts, a bow which is 10 meters long and the rest part of the wreck is 10 meters away. Diving through the wreck is possible because of its size and passing ability. There is a type of anchor which has not been produced for more than 100 years. In consideration of its oldness, it is very well preserved and interesting for diving.
• Distance from the diving centre: 8,5 NM
• Max. depth: 43 meters
• Min. depth: 36 meters
• Length: 61 meters
• Width: 8 meters
This is a cargo boat, built in 1864, property of Austrian-hungarian mercantile marine. It was sunk on the 17th of November in 1864, because he came over a mine while sailing on a relation dall Arsa-Trieste. The bow had separated from the rest of the ship because of the strong explosion and it is lying around 10 meters far from the ship. Standing in the right position it is very suitable for diving with the possibility of entering some parts of the ship. A few fishing-nets on the wreck present no danger for divers, but make a better impression.
• Distance from the diving centre: 15 NM
• Max. depth: 55 meters
• Min. depth: 44 meters
• Length: 85 meters
• Width: 8 meters
This is an Italian destroyer, built in Genova in 1913, launched on the 15th of August in 1914, sunk on the 16th of November in 1918. After the proclamation of the end of war, the ship had set off from Pula to Rijeka, following the plan of mine fields. It hit a mine on the fourth mine field about 2 NM near Ližnjan, which cut it in two pieces. The bigger bow part, which is about 50 meters long, is situated north on the maximal depth of 55 meters turned upside down, with the cracked skirting board through which is possible to see artillery bomb shells in the bow repository. The stern, which is about 30 meters long, is lying about 300 meters south, in a standing position on smaller depth. Also, the whole low armament is very well preserved.
• Distance from the diving centre: 14 NM
• Max. depth: 39 meters
• Min. depth: 28 meters
• Length: 89 meters
• Width: 11,5 meters
This is an Austrian traveling ship, the most popular destination in Istra. It was built begin of 19st, sunk by hitting the mine on the 23rd August in 114. It was transporting members of the families of Austrian officers on the line Boka Kotorska-Mali Lošinj-Trieste. Wishing to shorten traveling time, the ship had tried to come through the mine field, which is 9NM far from Rovinj, because supposedly that way went some merchant ship. But, it hit the mine with the middle of the port and sank in a short time. The ship is protected by the Ministry of Culture in Republic of Croatia. Entering the ship is aloud only through the first two boards, because of the safety reasons. The ship is standing in a right position. It is very well preserved and it gives unforgettable pleasure to divers.
• Distance from the diving centre: 9 NM
• Max. depth: 48 meters
• Min. depth: 38 meters
• Length: 70 meters
• Width: 11,5 meters
This is a merchant ship, which was sunk in 1943, because of coming over a mine. The bow is separated from the rest part of the ship just a few meters. The ship is standing in a right position. Visibility is always very good, streams are weak and there is a plenty of fish. It is possible to enter the wreck, which is in one piece and very well preserved. The wreck is suitable for technical diving, and it requires more diving experiences, because of the depth.
• Distance from the diving centre: 4 NM
• Max. depth: 37 meters
• Min. depth: 35 meters
• Length: 15 meters
• Width: 3,5 meters
This is a tug-boat, used for helping with maneuvering larger ships in the ports. It was sunk in the 60-ies in the last century. It is standing in a right position on the sand bottom. Because of the small size it is not possible to enter the wreck, but to dive above and around it. The biggest attraction is a plenty of fish which have settled down there. It is suitable for all divers which have just finished a course for diving on the wrecks and bigger depth, or for the finishing these courses.
• Distance from the diving centre: 14 NM
• Max. depth: 38 meters
• Min. depth: 32 meters
• Length: 73 meters
• Width: 7,5meters
This is an italian minesweeper, built on the 12th of September in 1913, sunk on the 17th of August in 1944. The ship was called “Pilade Bronzetti” until 1929, and that year it has changed a name into “Giuseppe Dezza”. In September 1943 it has turned into torpedo fleet of german navy and changed the name into “TA35”. A torpedo has cut it in two pieces, so the bow and stern are at a distance of 50 meters. It is used to dive on a bow which is more interesting. It is standing in a right position with the bow armament and machine guns which can be seen.
• Distance from the diving centre: 10 NM
• Max. depth: 36 meters
• Min. depth: 32 meters
• Length: 73 meters
• Width: 7,5 meters
This is a sailing ship made of wood with a metal mast, sunk at the end of 50-ies. It is partly rotted, so that ribs, with the parts of wainscot, keel and mast can be seen. One part of it is covered with the fishing nets, so the whole wreck is giving an image of the sunk pirate ships. The ship is rich in fish, which makes a strong impression. It is not demanding and enables diving for the less experienced divers.