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PROLETERKA

Proleterka is one of those Croatian wrecks that keeps us coming back. It’s an old steamship, built way back in 1913, resting upright on a sandy bottom at a flat 10 metres. We love that depth because it means you get loads of bottom time to really soak it all in. She’s over 80 metres long, so there’s plenty to explore. Even though she sank in 1969, a lot of her structure is still intact. You can swim through the old cargo holds, or poke around the stern where the propeller used to be. The whole wreck has become a sort of artificial reef, coated in colourful sponges and small anemones. We’ve seen octopuses peeking out of holes in the hull, and schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure. It’s a pretty easy dive, especially on a calm day, and it’s perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants a relaxed wreck dive with a bit of history to it. Go on a sunny morning; the light really brings out the colours on the growth.