This dive site features the historic Italian minesweeper Giuseppe Dezza, sunk in 1944 near the island of Lošinj. The wreck sits upright on a sandy bottom and is a spectacular sight, covered in sponges and home to a variety of marine life. It's considered one of the most beautiful wrecks in the Adriatic.
Giuseppe Dezza
Historic Italian WWII shipwreck, now a thriving artificial reef.
Boat Access
32m Avg Depth
36m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
California Spiny Lobster
Scorpionfish
Sponge
Gorgonian
Conger Eel
Damselfish
Nudibranch
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Wreck lies at a significant depth (30-36m) requiring decompression planning.
Hazards:
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Current Strength:
Variable
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