Dive-site story
Resting at the base of a vertical cliff off the island of Vis, Fortunal is a modern wooden fishing boat that sank in the late 1990s after striking the rocky coastline. The hull sits upright on a sandy incline directly below a sheer underwater drop-off. The wreck remains remarkably intact, featuring a well-preserved wheelhouse and deck winches now colonized by sponges and cold-water sea fans. Because of its deep positioning and location against an open drop-off, this site demands good buoyancy control and careful gas monitoring.
Well-preserved wooden fishing cutter sitting upright on a steep seabed
Dense fields of red gorgonian fans extending across the adjacent drop-off
Clear visibility typical of offshore Dalmatian coastal walls
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal charter availability occur from late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red gorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| John DoryZeus faber | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Blackbelly rosefishHelicolenus dactylopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean slipper lobsterScyllarides latus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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