Dive-site story
Sunk in 1978 after catching fire, the Kent sits upright on a flat seabed near the coast of San Vito Lo Capo. Often referred to by locals as the ship of the Korans due to its preserved cargo of holy books, the cargo vessel remains in remarkably intact condition. The ship's bridge, cargo holds, and towering masts provide a dramatic silhouette against the open blue water of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Nearly intact cargo ship resting completely upright on the seabed
Superstructure and open holds accessible to suitably certified wreck divers
Schools of pelagic fish circling the upright masts and wheelhouse
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings optimal visibility, calmer seas, and warmer surface water layers.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European CongerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| European Spiny LobsterPalinurus elephas | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
