Dive-site story
The stern section of the Greek cargo ship Pavlos V lies upright on an open seabed off the coast of Trapani. Sunk in the late 1970s following a fire, the wreckage has developed into a focal point for Mediterranean marine life surrounded by expanse of sand and posidonia. Divers can explore the prominent rudder and propeller assembly, machinery spaces, and deck structures that host dense schools of fish.
Massive exposed propeller and steering gear resting clear of the seafloor
Schools of damselfish and anthias swirling over the deck machinery
Occasional pelagic predators patrolling the open blue around the structure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and warmer water during late spring to autumn make access reliable.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Swallowtail SeaperchAnthias anthias | Common |
Marine forecast
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