{"id":14527,"date":"2021-04-08T13:59:05","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T11:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/?p=14527"},"modified":"2022-02-21T11:45:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T10:45:08","slug":"wreck-diving-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/en\/wreck-diving-croatia","title":{"rendered":"Wreck diving in Croatia: The best wrecks to discover"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Wreck diving in Croatia<\/strong> is a fascinating sport that allows you to combine your passion for scuba diving with the history of the country. Croatia is one of the best places in Europe to practice scuba diving. Its indented coastline with <strong>1185 islands<\/strong> allows for an invaluable variety of underwater landscapes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Croatia is also the perfect place to <strong>discover beautiful wrecks<\/strong>. The areas with the highest concentration of wrecks are around the region of <a href=\"#Istria\"><strong>Istria<\/strong><\/a> and the island of <strong>Vis<\/strong> in the <a href=\"#Split\">Split-Dalmatia<\/a> region. In this article, I will show you the most interesting <strong>shipwrecks in the Adriatic Sea <\/strong>to visit region by region. Further, I will present other unique wrecks such as <a href=\"#Submarines\"><strong>submarines<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"#Airplanes\"><strong>airplanes<\/strong> <\/a> and other underwater attractions that are accessible even for absolute beginners: the so-called <a href=\"#Museums\"><strong>underwater museums<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=160v1BDA6egt8zkmodDkmDugijkhPLQUu\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p>On the map, the icons correspond to the wrecks I will mention in this article. By clicking on the different icons, you will be able to see the <strong>name of the wreck<\/strong>, the <strong>region<\/strong> where it is located, the <strong>depth <\/strong>at which it lies, the <strong>year it was sunk<\/strong>, the <strong>size <\/strong>of the wreck and, in some cases, <strong>links to the offer to visit the attraction <\/strong>with one of our trusted providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipwreck diving in Croatia:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Croatia-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The stairs of a wreck in Croatia are covered with algae.\" class=\"wp-image-14552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Croatia-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Croatia-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Croatia-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Croatia-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Croatia-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption><em><strong>Vis<\/strong><\/em> \u00a9Dive Center Scuba Libre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipwrecks are undoubtedly the most common type of wreck you will come across when wreck diving, but by no means&nbsp; is it a repetitive activity. In fact, in Croatia, you can find boats of different eras, ranging from a <strong>2000-year-old Roman shipwreck<\/strong>, to those sunk during <strong>World War II<\/strong>. Each boat has a different size and degree of preservation. Some are <strong>broken in two sections, <\/strong>such as the boat <strong>Caesar Rossarol <\/strong>or the <strong>Hans Schmidt<\/strong>. Others have <strong>coral formations<\/strong> on them, such as the ship <strong>Michelle<\/strong>. Some of the ships were <strong>warships<\/strong>, while others were <strong>cargo ships<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below I will explain which are the most intriguing wrecks depending on the region you are staying in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Istria\">Shipwreck diving in Istria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Istria-1-1024x571.jpg\" alt=\"A diver explores a shipwreck in Istria, the wreck in the Adriatic Sea is now the habitat of numerous marine animals.\" class=\"wp-image-14553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Istria-1-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Istria-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Istria-1-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Istria-1-1536x857.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Istria-1-2048x1143.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>\u00a9Starfish Diving Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it is very difficult to narrow down the most beautiful wrecks in Istria, I\u2019ve listed below<strong> five wrecks<\/strong> that, without doubt, deserve to be seen. These ships all sank between World War I and World War II. Indeed, while the Adriatic Sea was very important for trade, even in ancient times, the sea around the Istrian peninsula was littered with mines and was the scene of some major battles during these wars.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coriolanus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This ship, a British minesweeper, sank after a mine detonated on <\/span><b>May 5, 1945<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> off the coast of Novigrad. The ship, which is now home to a wonderful marine flora and fauna, is full of sponges and fish. The wreck is located at a minimum depth of 17 m (ship bridge) and maximum depth of 29 m below sea level. What\u2019s particularly <\/span><b>interesting <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are the <\/span><b>cannons <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">still clearly visible to divers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Giuseppe Dezza (TA-35): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ship, an Italian minesweeper, renamed to TA-35 by the German Army, was sunk by a British aircraft and broke in two in <\/span><b>1944, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about 10 km south of Rovinj. The ship is now at a depth of 32-37 m. An important feature of this wreck that attracts many curious divers is the possibility to admire the <\/span><b>cannons and military equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wreck-diving-in-Istria-1-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"In the deep sea of Croatia you can see a shipwreck in Istria.\" class=\"wp-image-14554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wreck-diving-in-Istria-1-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wreck-diving-in-Istria-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wreck-diving-in-Istria-1-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wreck-diving-in-Istria-1-1536x951.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Wreck-diving-in-Istria-1.jpg 1596w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption><strong><em>Baron Gautsch<\/em><\/strong> \u00a9Diving Center Scuba Rovinj<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Baron Gautsch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Austro-Hungarian civilian passenger vessel sunk on <\/span><b>August 13, 1914<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on its way from Kotor to Trieste because of a KGB mine. Despite the rapid intervention of 3 ships, more than half the passengers died in the accident. The captain and the officer who survived were arrested and accused, among other things, of not having followed the route established by the navy and of not having reacted to warnings of danger once they had entered the minefield. Afterward, authorities conducted investigations into the incident. Each year on the anniversary of the disaster, a ceremony is held in memory of the victims. The boat now lies at a depth of 28-39 m and has <\/span><b>many entry points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allowing interested divers to admire its interior.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hans Schmidt:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This ship full of armour sank and broke into two parts on <\/span><b>January 23, 1943<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> off the coast of Pula. The ship Hans Schmidt, also known as Constantinos or Istra, is located at a depth of 28-42m. The <\/span><b>Munitions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be easily seen when on a wreck diving excursion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/d\/1404\/10834\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shipwreck diving in Istria\">Book a dive to one of these 4 wrecks<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/d\/1499\/11408\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wreck diving in Istria\">Discover Giuseppe Dezza, Baron Gautsch and Hans Schmidt<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cesare Rossarol (Cez 1, Cez 2): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ship, an Italian destroyer, sank on the <\/span><b>16th of November 1918<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the south-eastern coast of Istria and broke into two parts. The most probable cause of the incident was, again, a mine. The explosion was very strong and the ship sank very quickly. Only 10% of the crew survived. The ship now lies at a depth of 40-50 meters. Its two parts are located particularly far from each other, more than 300 meters apart. During the dive it is possible to see a <\/span><b>cannon <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>a machine gun<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> still clearly visible, even if they are covered with algae and sponges.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/d\/1400\/10812\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wreck diving in Istria, Cesare Rossarol\">Dive and discover the Cesare Rossarol<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in wreck diving in Istria, do not miss our article: Wreck diving in Istria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipwreck diving in Zadar County<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Zadar-County-1-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"Three divers admire the amphorae of an ancient ship sunk in the Adriatic Sea in the region of Zadar.\" class=\"wp-image-14555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Zadar-County-1-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Zadar-County-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Zadar-County-1-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Zadar-County-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption><strong>&nbsp;<em>Letavica<\/em><\/strong> \u00a9Foka Diving Centar \u0160imuni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting wreck dives in Croatia is the one you can do on the <strong>island of Pag<\/strong>. The charm of this dive site is the <strong>antiquity <\/strong>of the objects found here (I century BC), which were discovered just a few years ago, in May 2018, by <strong>Vedran Doru\u0161i\u0107<\/strong>, the director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/p\/1684\/foka-diving-centar-simuni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foka Diving Centar \u0160imuni<\/a>. A little further south, on the <strong>island of Dugi Otok<\/strong>, there is another wreck, much less ancient but just as interesting. The reason why&nbsp; this wreck called Michelle is a popular destination for diving excursions, is the fact that part of it emerges from the sea, thereby making it suitable for snorkeling too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Letavica (Straon): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wreck dates back to the <\/span><b>first century BC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Underwater, you can admire a lot of <\/span><b>amphorae <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the Roman era sunk together with a vessel estimated to be about 25-30 m in length, and of which now no trace remains. The amphorae, which are in a single block of 23 m and are covered by marine vegetation, are of many different types. Several meters away, you can admire a part of the anchor that probably belonged to the Roman ship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/d\/1684\/12539\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wreck diving in Pag\">Book your wreck dive in Pag and discover the 1st century BC with us<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Michelle (S. Michele): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunk in 1983, this ship is now covered in corals and frequented by different types of fish. Although it is partially emerged and therefore easy to find and observe even while snorkeling, it is important not to underestimate the difficulty of diving at this wreck. In fact, the currents can be very strong, which is why it is recommended to only go diving here when accompanied by an expert guide. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Split\">Shipwreck diving in Split-Dalmatia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the region of Split Dalmatia, you will find what is perhaps the <strong>most coveted island in the Adriatic Sea &#8211; the island of Vis<\/strong>. Several battles were fought to gain control of the island, which is why many wrecks can be found off its coast. Three historically interesting wrecks are Re d&#8217;Italia, Vassillios and Brijuni, as well as the B-24 airplane which I will discuss later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Re d&#8217;Italia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Although this wreck can only be approached by highly experienced divers, the ship has such an interesting history that it deserves to be mentioned in this article. The ship, an <\/span><b>Italian military vessel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, was on a mission to conquer the island of Vis during the Third Italian War of Independence and was sunk on <\/span><b>July 19, 1866<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after being rammed by the Austrian Erzherzog Ferdinand Max. It is believed that this event, in which only 29% of the crew survived, strongly influenced the fate of the First World War. After years searching for it and many myths being told about this wreck, the ship was finally discovered in 2003 at a <\/span><b>depth of 100 m<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brijuni (Brioni): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ship, originally built for passenger transportation and later used as a military vessel, was involved in two major accidents. The first occurred in 1917 near the island of Krk, where it ran aground for the first time. The ship stopped sailing for good on <\/span><b>2 February 1930<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when she ran aground for a second time and sank off the island of Ravnik. The wreck is preserved in <\/span><b>excellent condition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is suitable for experienced divers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Vassilios: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Greek ship sank in <\/span><b>1939 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and is one of the largest wrecks in the Adriatic Sea (104m). As such, it is very popular among diving enthusiasts. The wreck can be explored by advanced-intermediate divers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipwreck diving in Dubrovnik-Neretva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Dubrovnik-Neretva-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"5 divers pose near the wreck of the Boca ship in the Dubrovnik-Neretva region.\" class=\"wp-image-14556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Dubrovnik-Neretva-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Dubrovnik-Neretva-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Dubrovnik-Neretva-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Dubrovnik-Neretva-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-cdn.checkyeti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shipwreck-diving-in-Dubrovnik-Neretva-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption><strong><em>Boca <\/em><\/strong>\u00a9Dupin Dive Centre Kor\u010dula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The islands of Korcula and Grebeni in the Dubrovnik-Neretva region are perfect for wreck diving. While in <strong>Korcula, <\/strong>even the most inexperienced divers can try their first wreck dive, in <strong>Grebeni <\/strong>two tractors await the most experienced divers for an unusual adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boca:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Boca sank after slamming into the shore, which is why it is located in shallow waters, excellent for <\/span><b>divers of intermediate level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who wish to admire this fascinating wreck. Some of its most striking characteristics are its propellers, as you can see in the picture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Garda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: is a steamship that lies at a depth of 23m. The sandy bottom has contributed to the development of a peculiar <\/span><b>marine fauna<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/d\/1776\/12996\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wreck diving in Dubrovnik-Neretva\">Book a wreck dive at Boca or Garda<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Taranto:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This steamer belonged to the Italian Navy and sank on the <\/span><b>15th of February 1943 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because of a mine. What makes this wreck so interesting, more so than its history, is some of the cargo it lost. In fact, the boat was carrying flour and <\/span><b>two tractors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when it sank. The tractors are visible a short distance from the wreck, a unique opportunity to see something unusual under the sea. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Submarines\">Submarine wreck diving in Croatia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the numerous ships, you can also see the remnants of some submarines in Croatia. One example is the German submarine <strong>UB-129<\/strong> that sank near the coast of Rijeka on 31 October 1918. Even more interesting is the submarine<strong> U-82<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>U-82: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The German submarine was voluntarily sunk by the German Army at the end of World War II to preserve military secrets. When diving, you can admire various bombs and other military ammunition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class='checkyeti-cta-button-wrapper'>\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/en\/d\/1400\/10813\" class='checkyeti-cta-button' target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wreck diving in Istria\">Visit the German submarine together with one of our providers<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Airplanes\">Plane wreck diving in Croatia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see something more exciting and atypical, diving to an airplane wreck is definitely an activity to try in Croatia. Along the coasts of the island of Vis, and in the Adriatic Sea in general, lie several airplane wrecks, the most famous being the <strong>B-24<\/strong>. However, there is another spectacular airplane just off the island of Zirje that can be admired at a depth of only 28 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>B-24: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discovery of this bomber plane occurred in 2009. The Italian plane sank in <\/span><b>1944 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to a German attack over the skies of the Czech Republic. The plane headed towards the <\/span><b>island of Vis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to land but the damage it sustained did not allow it to land on the mainland. The engines stopped suddenly and the plane crashed into the sea. Out of the crew of 10 people, 7 were saved. These days, it is sometimes possible to visit the plane when the <\/span><b>currents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Junkers Ju 87:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is an Italian Sturzkampfbomber that sank off the <\/span><b>island of Zirje<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to an attack by Yugoslav ships on the <\/span><b>12th of April 1941<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is believed that the crew of two was saved. The interesting thing about this wreck is, in addition to its <\/span><b>excellent preservation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>depth <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at which it is located (28m), which makes it accessible also to <\/span><b>divers with limited experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Museums\">Diving in underwater museums in Croatia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Underwater museums offer a fun and quirky approach to this wonderful sport for beginner divers. In an underwater museum, the various statues, cannons or amphorae are placed at a <strong>minimal depth,<\/strong> making it a perfect place for a trial dive. You can find more than 10 underwater museums in all of Croatia. These are the two must-see museums:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lo\u0161inj Historical Underwater Park:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This museum consists of <\/span><b>11 stations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with replicas of statues, cannons and ancient amphorae located between 5 and 15 meters below sea level. The museum offers a journey through the history of the Croatian region and a fun first scuba diving experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Via Crucis: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This museum consists of <\/span><b style=\"font-size: inherit;\">52<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> human-sized <\/span><b style=\"font-size: inherit;\">statues <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">representing the Stations of the Cross. 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