Baron Gautsch Wreck

About this site

One of the most popular wrecks in the Adriatic, this Austro-Hungarian passenger steamer sank in 1914 after hitting a mine. At 84m long, the upper deck sits at 28m and the lower deck at 42m. Now covered in coral with schools of fish swimming along the hull.

Conditions

Country

Croatia

Region

Rovinj, Istria

Max depth

28–42 m

Visibility

10–25 m

Water temperature

14–25°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

May to October

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Macro
• Coral
• Eels