Taranto Wreck

About this site

An Italian cargo ship that hit a mine in 1943 while carrying flour and tractors. Resting at a 45-degree angle, the wreck is well-preserved with the bow at 21m and stern at 52m. One of Croatia's most stunning and unique underwater sites.

Conditions

Country

Croatia

Region

Dubrovnik

Max depth

10–52 m

Visibility

15–25 m

Water temperature

16–25°C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Best season

May to October

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Octopus
• Groupers
• Eels