Dive-site story
The Mohawk Deer was a Canadian steam cargo vessel that broke in two and sank against the rocky cliffs of the Portofino Promontory in 1967 while under tow to a scrapyard. Today, sections of the shattered hull, massive boiler machinery, and scattered plating tumble down a steep underwater incline. The wreckage forms an artificial reef deeply integrated with the Mediterranean rocky slope, offering complex swim-arounds and sheltered crevices.
Massive industrial steam boilers resting amidst collapsed steel framing
Large groupers sheltering inside the fractured hull structures
Red gorgonian fans clinging to deeper plates and surrounding boulders
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn brings warmer upper layers and reliable boat access within the marine park.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European CongerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red GorgonianParamuricea clavata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red ScorpionfishScorpaena scrofa | Common |
Marine forecast
