HMS Blankney

Protected Area

Fondali tra Torre Astura e Capo Portiere

Why dive here

With 136+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, hammerhead sharks, mobula rays (devil rays), octopuses and sea turtles - HMS Blankney offers some of Naples & Campania's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 136+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

The HMS Blankney, resting just off the coast of Naples, isn’t just another hunk of metal on the seabed. This 1940 Hunt-class destroyer is a time capsule, a powerful reminder of wartime history, and we think it’s one of the more atmospheric wreck dives in the region. Dropping down, you start to make out the distinct lines of the warship, its structure still remarkably intact given its age. We love exploring the bow, where schools of damselfish flit in and out of the rusted plating, and the occasional moray eel peeks from a porthole. Penetration is possible for experienced wreck divers, though we’d always suggest going with a local guide who knows the layout intimately. The bridge section, though heavily corroded, still offers a sense of its original form, and seeing the growth of sponges and anemones against the steel is always a highlight. This dive is definitely for those who appreciate history as much as marine life, offering a unique blend of both. Visibility can vary, so we always check conditions before heading out, preferring a calm day when the sun can really illuminate the superstructure.