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HMS Coriolanus (Wreck)

Novigrad, Croatia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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A well-preserved WWII minesweeper wreck, rich in marine life.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
28m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the remarkably preserved wreck of a British WWII minesweeper, HMS Coriolanus, sunk in 1945. Sitting upright on the seabed, the vessel is a fantastic subject for photographers and offers exploration for certified wreck divers. The structure is heavily encrusted with sponges and home to diverse marine life.

Diving Freediving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckboat diveadvanced onlyhistorical wreckwide anglemarine lifecroatianovigrad

Marine Life

conger eellobsterscorpionfishjohn dorynudibranchsspongesoystersdamselfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Wreck lies at 17-28 meters, requiring an advanced certification.

Hazards:
depthentanglementboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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