Wrack Ribolovc - Kornati Islands

The Wrack Ribolovc isn't your typical Croatian wreck. It’s got a real story to it, a fishing trawler that went down sometime in the mid-20th century. We love the way it sits, listing heavily to one side, almost as if it’s still trying to right itself. You'll find it fairly intact, the bow still proud, the stern broken but recognisable. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the hull, completely encrusted with sponges and hydroids, a riot of orange and purple against the blue. Schools of small sprats and pilchards shimmer over the deck, constantly scattering as a phantom Pollock darts through them. We've spent ages just watching the painted eels peeking from the shadows, or tracing the delicate fins of Frie's gobies clinging to the metal. Look closely around the wheelhouse; we often spot scorpionfish perfectly camouflaged against the rust. Inside, where the light penetrates, you might catch a glimpse of a sleepy Cape shark, or a dory hovering in the gloom. It’s a dive that offers a real sense of history, perfect for those who appreciate wrecks that have become artificial reefs rather than just metal on the seabed. Come on a calm day; the visibility really helps bring out the colours.

Location
Kornati Islands, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
43.371240, 16.362215
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: JZ strana Šolte - II

Best Time to Dive in Kornati Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Kornati Islands occur in August, averaging 25.6°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 14.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 15.3°C
  • February: 14.3°C
  • March: 14.1°C
  • April: 14.7°C
  • May: 17.6°C
  • June: 21.8°C
  • July: 24.7°C
  • August: 25.6°C
  • September: 24.0°C
  • October: 21.4°C
  • November: 19.5°C
  • December: 17.1°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Kornati Islands

Nearest Dive Centres to Wrack Ribolovc

Marine Life in Kornati Islands

Home to 91 recorded species including 64 reef fish, 10 sharks & rays, 6 octopus & squid, 3 crabs & lobsters, 3 other, 3 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Wrack Ribolovc

Based on average water temperature of 19.2°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories