Dive-site story
The steam cargo ship Lina rests on a steep slope off the coast of Cres Island after sinking in a dense fog storm in 1914. Resting upright with its bow pointing up toward the shallows and its stern plunging into deep water, the iron hull provides a multi-level profile for experienced wreck divers. Penetration into the hold areas reveals intact structural ribs, while the exterior has become an artificial reef colonized by Mediterranean invertebrates.
Well-preserved iron steamer resting upright on a steep seabed incline
Gorgonian-encrusted stern section and intact propeller assembly
Conger eels sheltering inside exposed cargo holds and piping
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer upper water layers and settled Adriatic weather create optimal conditions during late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black scorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European spiny lobsterPalinurus elephas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow gorgonianEunicella cavolini | Common | ||||||||||||
| ForkbeardPhycis phycis | Common |
Marine forecast
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