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Baron Gautsch
- Distance from the center: 9 NM
- Length: 89 meters
- Maximum depth: 39 meters
- The minimum depth of 28 meters
The most beautiful wreck in the Adriatic, Austrian passenger ship, built in 1908, which sank in 1914 due to impact with a mine. Transporting members of the Austrian officers families on the route leading from Boka Kotor to Mali Losinj and to Trieste. Because of an error of course the ship had to cross the minefield at 9 nautical miles from Rovinj, that was made by the Austrian to defende the port of Pola. The ship hit a mine with the central part of his left side and sank in some minutes. In celebration of the anniversary of the sinking. On 13 August is organized a dive, and the laying of wreaths in honor of the victims of the biggest maritime tragedy of the First World War in the Adriatic. The wreck is under the protection of the Croatian Ministry of culture, so the diving is only possible via local divig centers that have permission from the Ministry of Culture. For security reasons, the entry in the ship is allowed only in the first two decks. The ship lies in sailing position, is in excellent condition and offers an unforgettable experience for every diver.
Giuseppe Dezza
- Distance from the center: 8 NM
- Length: 73 meters
- Maximum depth: 37 meters
- The minimum depth of 28 meters
Hans Schmidt (Istria)
- Distance from the center: 9 NM
- Length: 99 meters
- Maximum depth: 43 meters
- The minimum depth of 35 meters
This wreck was long called "Istra" because the true name was unknown. It was built in 1920 in the Netherlands under the name the ALBIREO. After being sold to a new owner, Heinrich Schmidt, it was renamed and carries the name of its last owner in Germany. This cargo ship was ripped and sunk on 23 January 1943, the explosion caused by an underwater mine,while on his last journey it was transporting weapons and ammunition. The wreck lies in right position and it’s steel parts are almoust intact. The nets enmeshing the wreck may be hazardous to divers, so care should be taken and divers should not attempt to enter the ship. The prow, long about 10 meters is separated from the stern parts. It's evident that it was once a large boat - 60 m long and 11 m wide. The particular type of anchor, now out of production for over a century, is a real curiosity and gives historical significance to the wreck. The wreck is under the protection of the Croatian Ministry of culture, so the diving is only possible via local divig centers that have permission from the Ministry of Culture.
Coriolanus
- Distance from the center: 17 NM
- Length: 50 meters
- Maximum depth: 30 meters
- The minimum depth of 17 meters
Maona
- Distance from the center: 17 NM
- Length: 50 meters
- Maximum depth: 30 meters
- The minimum depth of 17 meters
Not far away from the lighthouse on St. John (Sveti Ivan), near the coast of Rovinj, at a depth of 30-35 metres lies Maona, a small freight ship with a length of 40 m that offers relatively easy dive, under conditions of good visibility. On the bottom where lies the stern of the ship, it is possible see many lobsters and rockfishes. Like all artificial walls, the ship attracts large numbers of small fish, and thanks to its proximity to the coast, is visited by numerous divers in the tourist season.
John Gilmore
- Distance from the center: 18 NM
- Length: 50 meters
- The minimum depth of 35 meters
- Maximum depth: 45 meters
Romagna
- Distance from the center: 12 NM
- Length: 60 meters
- The minimum depth of 38 meters
- Maximum depth: 40 meters
Bad weather conditions in November 1912 were the doom of the Romagna, a cargo ship sunk near Rovinj. That was the last time that it sailed, carrying wheat from Ravenna to Trieste. Today it lies at a depth of 40 m, while its length is 60 m, almost completely covered with the remains of fishing nets, that offers to divers one ghostly spectacle. It possible see it only if the visibility is excellent.