Dive-site story
Resting off the rugged coast of Patroklos Island in the Saronic Gulf, this cargo vessel foundered during severe weather in the late 1970s. The hull lies split across a sloping seabed, with the bow section pointing toward shallower waters while the stern rests in the deeper sand. Clear Mediterranean waters make the structural framework easy to navigate externally, allowing divers to inspect the cargo holds, engine room machinery, and deck fittings covered in encrusting marine life.
Well-preserved propeller and stern section resting intact against the sand
Expansive cargo holds that allow ambient light to filter down through open hatches
Sheltered pockets within the hull where octopuses and moray eels establish dens
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water temperatures and stable weather provide optimal conditions during the late spring to autumn diving window.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| DamselfishChromis chromis | Common |
Marine forecast
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