Josephina
Austro-Hungarian cargo steamer built in 1864 that hit a mine on its way to Trieste around 1915. The blast tore off the bow, which lies close to the upright 61 m hull. Red sponges cover the superstructure, and old fishing nets drape parts of the wreck; some sections can be swum through.
Facts
- Region: Adriatic – Istria & Kvarner
- Area: Istria South (Brijuni – Pula – Medulin)
- Depth: 36–43 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: wreck
- Coordinates: 44.779, 13.567 (approximate)
- Highlights: red sponges on the superstructure, old fishing nets, detached bow
- Unverified: Unverified: position read from the Istria Tourist Board's schematic wreck map, which is several kilometres off for wrecks with known GPS; no published coordinates; depth figures differ slightly (36–43 m vs 41 m).
- Tips: Deep dive near the edge of recreational limits; watch the nets. Confirm position and depth with a local dive centre before planning.