B-24 Liberator Tulsamerican

A US Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber, brought down by air defence on 17 December 1944 near the islet of Parzanj off the east side of Vis. The main section lies at about 37–38 m, with the tail and a propeller deeper, down to around 52 m; the 33 m wingspan is partly scattered. John Dory are often seen around the wreck, which may only be visited with an authorised dive centre.

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Region: Adriatic – Dalmatia
Area: Vis & Biševo
Depth: 38–53 m
Level: advanced
Current: low
Type: wreck
Coordinates: 43.035846, 16.265331
Highlights: WWII heavy bomber, John Dory, scattered tail and propellers
Permit: Protected cultural good: may only be dived with a dive centre holding a Ministry of Culture and Media permit for this zone under the 2024–2029 underwater-activities programme; individual diving is not allowed and groups are limited to 15 divers per guide. Part of the Vis–Biševo protected zone; Entering parts of the wreck without natural light is prohibited. Check current rules. (Source: Ministry of Culture programme 2024–2029)
Issuer / contact: Ministry of Culture and Media of Croatia (Directorate for the Protection of Cultural Heritage / competent conservation department)
- Phone: +385 1 4866 200
- Website: https://www.gov.hr/hr/ronjenje-na-kulturnim-dobrima/1556
Tips: Deep: at least advanced/deep certification, and nitrox helps. The tail section is decompression territory.

B-24 Liberator Tulsamerican

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