This dive site features the impressive wreck of the John Gilmore, an American freighter sunk by a mine in 1944. The well-preserved vessel sits upright on a sandy bottom, offering multiple levels for exploration by advanced divers.
Wreck John Gilmore
Deep, historic American freighter wreck off the Istrian coast.
Boat Access
42m Avg Depth
49m 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
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Marine Life
California Spiny Lobster
Scorpionfish
Sponge
Bogue
Conger Eel
Nudibranch
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep wreck dive (36-49m) requiring advanced certification and decompression planning.
Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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