Baron Gautsch (Wreck)
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
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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