Ursus (Wreck)
Impressive, deep technical tugboat wreck dive near Vis island.
Boat Access
55m Avg Depth
65m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site features the impressive wreck of the Italian tugboat Ursus, sunk during WWII near the island of Vis. The wreck sits upright and is remarkably well-preserved in the deep, offering a fantastic but challenging opportunity for technical wreck exploration.
Diving
Plan Your Visit
wreckdeep diveadvanced onlytechnical divingboat divewide anglecroatiavis
Marine Life
Conger eelScorpionfishLobsterForkbeardSpongesBryozoans
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Extreme depth (45-65m) requires technical diving certification and experience.
Hazards:
depthoverhead environmententanglementboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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