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Wreck John Gilmore

Rovinj, Croatia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Deep, historic American freighter wreck off the Istrian coast.

Boat Access
42m Avg Depth
49m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the impressive wreck of the John Gilmore, an American freighter sunk by a mine in 1944. The well-preserved vessel sits upright on a sandy bottom, offering multiple levels for exploration by advanced divers.

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

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Marine Life

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck dive (36-49m) requiring advanced certification and decompression planning.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 21.2°C

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