Dive-site story
The KT-12 was a German armed transport vessel sunk during World War II in the Gulf of Orosei after being torpedoed by the British submarine HMS Safari. Today, the stern section rests upright on an open sandy seabed, preserving its deck guns, intact propeller, and the engine compartment. Schools of Mediterranean marine life gather around the steel wreckage, using the cargo holds and superstructure as shelter against open-water currents.
Intact deck gun and massive stern propeller resting on the sand
Open cargo holds filled with machinery remnants and wartime vehicle parts
Frequent sightings of predatory fish patrolling the perimeter of the hull
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm sea conditions and warmer upper-layer water temperatures make late spring through early autumn the primary operational window.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European CongerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flabellina NudibranchFlabellina affinis | Common |
Marine forecast
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