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Ursus (Wreck)

Vis, Croatia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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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

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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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

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 22.8°C

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