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Francesca da Rimini

The Francesca da Rimini feels like stepping into a time capsule, a real window into wartime Adriatic. We love that it's a relatively shallow wreck, starting around 40 metres and dropping to 55 at the stern, making it accessible for competent divers without demanding extreme depths. You can still make out the superstructure, the deck gun, and the cargo holds, often with schools of sardine or anchovy swirling around the remains. It's a sombre place, sure, but the way the red snapping shrimp have colonised every crevice, clicking away, and the silver-cheeked toadfish peer out from dark corners, really brings it to life. We'd suggest going in the late morning, when the sun is higher; the light filtering through the water and hitting the wreck adds to the atmosphere. Conditions can vary, so check with local operators about currents before heading out. It’s our favourite Kornati wreck for a reason: the history is palpable, and the marine life, though not 'world-class' in the tropical sense, has made this steel hulk their own.