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Hydroplane Wreck

Piran, Slovenia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Shallow, historic World War I hydroplane wreck near Piran.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a well-preserved World War I FBA Type H hydroplane wreck resting upright on a sandy bottom. It is Slovenia's most famous wreck, attracting divers with its historical significance and resident macro life like conger eels and lobsters.

Diving Freediving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Conger eelEuropean lobsterScorpionfishNudibranchsCrabsGobyTwo-banded seabream

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth and typically mild currents make it accessible for all, including training dives.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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