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Baron Gautsch (Wreck)

Rovinj, Croatia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Famous, well-preserved WWI passenger ship wreck in the Adriatic.

Boat Access
34m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the majestic wreck of the Austro-Hungarian passenger steamer SS Baron Gautsch, which sank in 1914. Often called the 'Titanic of the Adriatic,' it sits upright at 28-40m and is now a vibrant artificial reef. As a protected cultural monument, it is one of the most famous wreck dives in the Mediterranean.

Diving

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

wreckdeep diveadvanced onlyboat divehistorical wreckcroatiarovinj

Marine Life

Conger eelEuropean lobsterScorpionfishJohn DoryNudibranchSchools of damselfishSpongesBryozoa

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck dive (28-40m) requiring advanced certification and experience.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat trafficentanglement
Current Strength:

Variable

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