Monrosa Wreck (off Anavyssos)
The Monrosa (also written Monroza) was an Italian cargo steamer sunk by a British submarine in 1941 off Anavyssos in the Saronic Gulf, lying at 75-92 m in excellent condition (Wannadive), with a medium current. It is on the Ministry of Culture list of 91 wrecks opened to recreational diving, but at this depth it is a technical (trimix) dive only. The position is the approximate one published by Wannadive.
Facts
- Region: Greece – Mainland, Attica & Sporades
- Area: Attica & Saronic Gulf
- Depth: 75–92 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: wreck, deep
- Coordinates: 37.6745, 23.8975 (approximate)
- Highlights: WWII Italian cargo steamer sunk by a British submarine in 1941, in excellent condition, technical/trimix dive
- Permit: One of the 91 ship and aircraft wrecks designated as monuments that the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, with the defence and shipping ministries, opened to recreational diving by a 2022 joint ministerial decision. Diving is allowed only after the required documentation is completed by the diver or dive provider (go with a licensed Greek dive centre); touching, damaging or removing anything is forbidden and research needs a Ministry of Culture permit. Check current rules with the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities. (Sources: GTP news 4 Mar 2022; culture.gov.gr press release)
- Issuer / contact: Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, Hellenic Ministry of Culture
- Phone: +30 210 92 35 105
- Email: eena@culture.gr
- Website: https://www.culture.gov.gr/
- Tips: Trimix/technical divers only, with a licensed centre and the required documentation.