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QUINTINO SELLA

The Quintino Sella, a former Italian destroyer, rests upright at 22 metres just off the Istrian coast. Sunk in 1943 by a German torpedo while en route to surrender, her story adds a poignant layer to the dive. We love that you can still make out the ship’s formidable outline, even after all these years. Her bow points purposefully into the blue, and the stern section, while more broken, still offers plenty to explore. Visibility here can be excellent, particularly in late summer, giving you a proper sense of the wreck’s scale as you descend. Expect to see schools of juvenile fish darting through the openings, their silver flashes catching the sunlight. Our favourite spots are around the turbine engines, now draped in sponges and anemones, where you’ll often find scorpionfish tucked away. It's a great dive for anyone with a bit of wreck experience, easy enough to navigate but with enough structure to keep you engaged for the full bottom time. Just be mindful of fishing lines, a common sight on many Istrian wrecks.