Vassilios T

A 105 m Greek cargo steamer that sank on 19 March 1939 with a load of coal, now lying on her port side south-west of Komiža. The bow and anchor are the shallowest parts at around 20 m, while the stern with its encrusted propeller and sea fans reaches about 53–55 m. Everything on this wreck is oversized, including the big red scorpionfish that hide on it; one dive is not enough to see it all.

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Region: Adriatic – Dalmatia
Area: Vis & Biševo
Depth: 20–55 m
Level: advanced
Current: low
Type: wreck
Coordinates: 43.006892, 16.066184
Highlights: 105 m Greek steamer, large red scorpionfish, sea fans on the propeller, yellow tube sponges
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. Entering the Vassilios T 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: The bow fits advanced recreational divers; the stern below 40 m is a decompression dive that calls for technical training.

Vassilios T

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