Baron Gautsch Passenger Ferry Wreck Rovinj Dive Site

Dive Type: Baron Gautsch Passenger Ferry Wreck, Rovinj

Baron Gautsch Passenger Ferry Wreck, Rovinj

depth: 28 - 42 meters
location is suitable only for advanced divers
It is located 6 nm SW of the lighthouse Sveti Ivan na pucini.

The passenger ferry Baron Gautsch, 85 m long and 12 m wide, sank not far from Rovinj in 1914. It was on its way from Kotor to Trieste when it was destroyed by an underwater mine, taking 240 lives. The upper deck of the ferry lies at a depth of 28 m, the lower deck is at 36 m, while the bottom of the ferry is at 42 m. This well-preserved wreck is among the most beautiful in the Adriatic and offers the unique possibility of exploring the ferry's interior. The lower sections of the ship have not yet been fully researched, but it is known that many divers illegally searching for precious items and souvenirs have significantly devastated the wreck. The ship has sprouted gorgeous algae, sponges and coral and many schools of fish have made a home in the interior.

It still holds an up-right position with its bow faced in the direction the ship was heading to before the tragic event. What makes the dive to the wreck so fascinating is its present state. While you dive around the ship, you can still imagine the ladies strolling on the passenger deck, the business people lingering in the smoking parlor after lunch, relaxing with a glass of brandy and smoking pipes.

Different dives are possible: starting from the dives of medium difficulty outside the wreck (it is still a deep-sea dive into the blue!), to the technical investigations of the inside of the ship. A partial entrance to the ship is possible. The upper decks are in ruins but there are no difficulties. You are only limited by time. If you run out of air you cannot dive around the whole wreck remaining within the safety curve. The most interesting part is the passenger deck lying at the depth of 30 meters. If you are equipped with the Nitrox, this is the perfect opportunity to make use of it.

Address
Rovinj Town

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