Dive-site story
The Pelagosa was an armed steamship sunk by a torpedo during World War II off the coast of Nervi. The wreck rests upright on a silty seabed, with its bow, superstructure, and stern sections recognizable despite damage sustained during the sinking. Encrusting sponges, bryozoans, and hydroids blanket the metal hull, which provides shelter for deep-water Mediterranean marine species.
Upright World War II cargo steamship wreck sitting on open seabed
Large conger eels and morays inhabiting deck machinery and hull fractures
Swams of swallowtail seaperch hovering around the masts and upper deck
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn offers the warmest surface layers and the most consistent offshore sea conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Swallowtail seaperchAnthias anthias | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red scorpionfishScorpaena scrofa | Common | ||||||||||||
| European lobsterHomarus gammarus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| ForkbeardPhycis phycis | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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