B-24 (Wreck) - Vis & Biševo

Dropping down to the B-24 Liberator, you immediately feel the weight of history. It’s a proper aircraft wreck, not just a pile of scattered metal. The plane lies mostly intact at 40 metres, upright on the seabed, its wings still spread wide. We love that you can see the cockpit, the gun turrets, even the faint outline of the bomb bay doors. Swimming along the fuselage, you get a real sense of its scale. It’s a sobering reminder of the war, yet it's also a thriving artificial reef. Conger eels peer from gaping holes where engines once were, and bright orange scorpionfish blend perfectly with the encrusted metal. Our favourite part has to be finning past the tail section, imagining the sheer force of its landing. This dive is definitely for those who appreciate wrecks with a story, and who are comfortable at depth. Visibility here is usually good, often 20 metres or more, making it an excellent site for photographers too.

Location
Vis & Biševo, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
43.034500, 16.273800
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
40m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Wreck History - B-24 (Wreck)

Vessel Type
aircraft
Cause
unknown

During the later stages of World War II, the Croatian island of Vis served as a vital forward airbase for Allied forces, including a runway for emergency landings. Many heavily damaged bombers, returning from perilous missions over occupied Europe, tried to make it to the safety of the island. Unfortunately, not all of them succeeded. This wreck is believed to be a Consolidated B-24 Liberator, another four-engine heavy bomber, that ditched in the waters near Vis after sustaining critical combat damage.

Lying at a depth of 40 meters, this is a dive for experienced and suitably qualified divers. The aircraft rests on the seabed, a silent testament to its final flight. Depending on its condition and orientation, divers may be able to identify the B-24's distinctive twin-tail fins, the large bomb bay, and the cockpit where its crew faced their final moments in the air. The depth adds an element of challenge and atmosphere to the dive, offering a moving glimpse into a dramatic chapter of the region's wartime history.

Marine Protected Area: JI strana o. Visa

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Marine Life in Vis & Biševo

Home to 144 recorded species including 97 reef fish, 16 sharks & rays, 6 octopus & squid, 5 other, 5 seagrass & algae, 3 crabs & lobsters.

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