This dive site features the impressive wreck of the Italian steamship Nanos, sunk during WWII. The ship sits upright on a sandy bottom and is largely intact, offering excellent penetration opportunities for qualified divers. It has become a thriving artificial reef, colonized by sponges and home to conger eels, lobsters, and scorpionfish.
Nanos, wreck
Historic WWII cargo wreck near Vis, for advanced divers.
Boat Access
35m Avg Depth
42m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Sponge
Nudibranch
California Spiny Lobster
Forkbeard
Conger Eel
John Dory
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
The wreck's depth, starting at 28m and reaching 42m, requires advanced certification and experience with deep diving.
Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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