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Coal Wreck

The Coal Wreck in the Kornati Islands is one of those sites we always come back to. Not because it’s a deep, challenging technical dive, but because it’s just so… accessible. Resting at a comfortable 26 metres, it’s a perfect introduction to wreck diving for beginners, or a relaxing second dive for anyone. You’re looking at the remains of a small cargo ship, believed to be sunk during World War II. The timbers are long gone, but the hull frames, engine block, and a scattering of coal provide a fascinating skeleton. We love poking around the mangled metal, imagining the final moments of this old coaster. What makes it special are the surprises you find tucked into the nooks. Schools of small damselfish shimmer around the frames, and moray eels often peer out from under the collapsed plates. We’ve seen quite a few lobsters here too, tucked deep within the structure. For such a relatively shallow wreck, it really holds your attention. Our favourite time to dive it is late morning, when the sun penetrates the water at just the right angle, illuminating the ghostly remains.