This dive site features the impressive wreck of the Italian tugboat Ursus, sunk during WWII near the island of Vis. The wreck sits upright and is remarkably well-preserved in the deep, offering a fantastic but challenging opportunity for technical wreck exploration.
Ursus (Wreck)
Impressive, deep technical tugboat wreck dive near Vis island.
Boat Access
55m Avg Depth
65m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
wreckdeep diveadvanced onlytechnical divingboat divewide anglecroatiavis
Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Sponge
California Spiny Lobster
Bryozoan
Forkbeard
Conger Eel
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Extreme depth (45-65m) requires technical diving certification and experience.
Hazards:
depthoverhead environmententanglementboat traffic
Current Strength:
Moderate
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